One day I was sitting at home relaxing and I felt the Holy Spirit led me to go to the Q Store shops.
My intention had been to go the next day to the Post Office and wondered why I was feeling go now. In obedience I headed off to the Post Office and on my arrival I felt led to go to a shop called The Warehouse - still wondering why, as I didn’t need anything from that store. I went in anyway.
I was expecting an overseas homestay in a few days and thought, Well I’ll buy him an Australian flag and a koala as a welcome gift. As I headed for the checkout I again had a strong feeling, Not yet. Thinking, Oh I don’t want to spend any more money, I just browsed, and shortly afterwards felt to head to the checkout straightaway.
As I lined up I noticed a young lady in front of me - a very rough looking person - with dyed green hair, many earrings and generally like someone I wouldn’t want to mess with.
I heard the Holy Spirit say, Her name is Cassie and I have a message for her.
Of course I thought, Oh boy I’m going to get a punch in the nose here but tapped her on the shoulder and asked, "Excuse me, is your name Cassie?"
I still didn’t know what the Lord had to say to her but was willing to obey.
The young lady turned around and gruffly said, "Yes - what!"
I replied, "I'm a Christian and I believe that God has something He wants you to know. Would you wait on the seat for me until I come through the check out?" and to my surprise she agreed.
Still not having a clue what the message was I prayed and in faith sat next to her and introduced myself.
Straightaway I started telling her that the Lord wanted her to know that what happened in the past was finished and forgiven and that He wanted her to come back home to Him, to feel no condemnation or regret but He was calling her.
To my amazement this very tough-looking girl broke down in tears and told me that she had been a Christian a few years ago but had failed God and turned the other way.
I explained that when Jesus died for us and sent the Holy Spirit that one of the Holy Spirit's names was Helper which meant that Jesus knew that we would need Him and that his forgiveness upon repentance is a promise.
I also explained that it was a lie that she is unworthy in any way. She repented and told me that she had longed to hear these things and would return to her faith.
I never saw Cassie again but I strongly suspect that she did just that. Her genuine sorrow and repentance, her whole countenance was so genuine - and if there’s one thing I know for sure - God doesn’t make Divine appointments for no reason: He knew she was ready.
I finished my business at the Post Office and drove home feeling so blessed and so glad that we can make a difference if we listen to that still quiet voice and obey.
