A Christian couple met a Russian general at a peace conference. Knowing he was an unbeliever, they invited him to their home. “General,” the wife addressed him after lunch, “you must be a child of God.” “Absolutely not,” he replied. “I’m an atheist.” “But General, do you know what Jesus said? He said, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.’ Aren’t you involved in the peace conference?” “Of course I am,” he replied. “Then you must be a child of God.” Suddenly tears came to the general’s eyes. “Why are you weeping?” the woman asked. He said, “When I was a little boy, my mother always used to quote that verse.” “General, do you know God?” “No, but I want to know Him.” Moments later, the woman led the general to the Lord.

The exalted Lord Jesus Christ is impacting lives all over the world, often in unexpected ways. Christ is with the Father, praying for us. Among other things, He is praying that you and I make an impact on those around us. Are you?

Let Jesus use you in unexpected places, and in unexpected ways, to reach your world.          

This is Andrew Palau.