February 6th, 2019

Wednesday Matters
Everyday Airport Lady

I was in the airport waiting to board yet another plane. It was all taking too long and it was crowded. I found a spot and sat down and the woman next to me was crying and shaking she was so upset.  And as natural as could be I put my hand on her back to sooth her.   I leaned in and asked, “What’s wrong?”  She replied, “No hablo Ingles.”  So I did the other thing that seemed natural, I prayed aloud still rubbing her back while she leaned against my shoulder. I recited the name of Jesus over and over because there’s such power in His name.  The woman stopped crying and walked on the plane. A gentleman asked if we wanted to sit together, “Oh,” I said. That’s okay, I don’t know her.” “Oh, I thought Y’all was together?”  Nope.  The woman departed the plane before I saw her again. This was Jesus at work from 2 Corinthians 1; “Comfort those in distress with the same comfort you’ve received from God…everyday. For more encouragement in Everyday Matters visit Debbie Griffith.com