I am sure there will be some who will say I should not brag about what I do in the name of Yeshua. You would be right if bragging for self edification was the point. But I can assure you it is not. I tell this to all who will listen to show the power and glory of our Savior.

While attempting to get home before sundown on Shabbat I noticed a man sitting on the side of the road. As I contemplated turning around and seeing if the man needed help all the emotions of this world started trying to sway me from Yeshua's call. I tried to tell myself maybe he wasn't homeless. He had a bag in his hands so maybe he was just picking up cans to recycle or down here where we live people have pecan trees so he is probably just picking the nuts off the ground. As I drove on my conscience would not let me go home. Or was it the Ruach trying to guide me down the narrow path. I turned around, stopped the car and had an experience I will never forget. Praise Yahweh!

No, the man was not homeless, but he was unemployed and struggling. He was on the ground picking up acorns from the Oak trees that lined the roadway. I thought to myself, acorns? He told me he knew a man that would buy them and then ship them off to New York City. I guess they will eat anything there if you call it gourmet. He only made 25 cents a pound off the sell, but he said it was honest work. He was even trying to help support his sister. His life wasn't easy at the moment. Yet, he exuded a will that said he would not let this world get him down. He said he didn't want to become a criminal to support himself.

It amazes me how easy it was to talk to this complete stranger. Or was he a stranger?

Heb 13:2 Do not be forgetful of hospitality, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

I always try to remember Yeshua's words about caring for Him from the parable of the Sheep and the Goats.

Mat 25:40 “And the Sovereign shall answer and say to them, ‘Truly, I say to you, in so far as you did it to one of the least of these My brothers, you did it to Me.’

We must never let this world corrupt us into believing that Yeshua is contained only within the pages of the Scriptures. He is alive and with us wherever we go. He walks past us and talks to us everyday. I spent around 20 minutes talking with this "stranger". As I was about to leave he asked me if I wanted to buy some of the acorns. I told him I didn't think acorns sounded very tasty to me and he looked at me and said he wasn't going to eat them either. Around here acorns are great snacks for the squirrels and deer but the locals tend to leave them alone. I didn't have reason take any acorns home, although I did take just one to never let me forget, but I did give him a farewell gift to help him out. I had no doubt he would use this gift wisely.
I shook his hand as I started to leave and he thanked me for stopping and told me that if the opportunity came to him and he could help someone in the future he would.

I came away from this full of joy. I had stopped to help this "stranger" and hopefully edify him and "pick" him up. But, I will tell you right now that someone was picked up and it wasn't just this man. It was also me. On that day I saw my Savior in this man's face and it was glorious. I will never forget the "Acorn Man".

HalleluYah! HalleluYah! HalleluYah!

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

Shalom,
AdoniYah

[This message has been edited by AdoniYah (edited 10-15-2007).]