God of the Unexpected

Until this afternoon, today was a typical free-day. Sleeping late, running, reading, and throwing frisbee typically make up my free days. So around 3:00 this afternoon, Stacy and I went down to Wade Oval to throw some frisbee, unwind, and enjoy this cool Lake Eerie air. 

Of all of the days of the week, I expect the least of Monday, ministry-speaking. But God is a God of the unexpected. Apparently, He doesn't take Mondays off in Cleveland. :) 

As we were throwing the frisbee, a kid on a bicycle came careening down the sidewalk, yelling "Ooh, me, throw me the frisbee!!!" I was thinking, 'If I throw this kid the frisbee, he's going to fall off of his bike, break an arm, and I'll get sued. I probably shouldn't do this.' And then I threw the frisbee. Well, he didn't fall off and break his arm, but he did get off of his bike and ask to play. 

Jordan was his name, a smart and energetic third-grader. Ed was an older friend with him, a man who lives on his street. For about an hour, we played frisbee in the park and had a great and fun-filled time. 

An hour after Jordan and Ed went their separate way, I was walking back from the store when I heard a "bang-bang-bang" on the window of the restaurant beside me. A bit startled, I turned and looked, and what do you know but there's Jordan sitting in the restaurant with his mom. I thought, good grief. You have to be kidding me! 

So I went inside and we chatted for a good while. Once I explained what Stacy and I were doing for the summer, Jordan's Mom (Shawanna) became really excited and wanted to be a part. And so we found another person of peace; rather, a person of peace found us. 

Only God can do crazy things like throw a person of peace our way on our day off. Praise be to Him!