Unexpected Opportunities

December 28, 2025
 
Reflections from the heart of Allan Redenius
Not too long ago, Armona and I had an occasion to stay at a motel.  So, as is our routine, we got up early and went down to have breakfast.  As I was pouring a cup of coffee, she was someplace within the complex getting her breakfast food.  I turned around and saw a table with a plate of food on it.  Believing it was Armona’s food, I pulled out a chair and sat down.  About that time a lady stood by the table and said to me, “Can I help you?”  Suddenly, realizing that this was not Armona’s food on the table at which I sat, I was embarrassed.  After the lady and I had a good laugh, I picked up my coffee and moved to another table. 😊
 
Our conversation continued with this lady.  I asked my usual ice breaker questions.  “What's your name?  Where are you from?”  Since I knew she was traveling, I asked, “Where are you going?”  She told us her name and that she and her husband were from Colorado and were traveling to Wisconsin where her husband was scheduled to have triple heart bypass surgery.  Whoa!  Thank you, Jesus, for opening an opportunity to be Your witness!
 
I asked if I could pray for her husband.  Of course, she was more than happy to bow her head, as I offered up a prayer for healing for her husband, Scott.  She was so appreciative and thankful.
 
I tell you this story so that you too might take advantage of unexpected opportunities to witness to the Lord.  As an evangelist or witness, sometimes you just must be bold and straightforward.  After all, what was the worst thing she could have told me when I asked if I could pray for her husband?  She could have said, “No!”  In which case I would have respected her request but still would have prayed silently for her husband's well-being.
  
I live by Joshua 1:9. “Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous!  Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”  Oh yes, the Lord is my confidence!  Go ahead!  Put on your big boy, big girl pants and witness to the glory of Jesus!  When you do, He will cinch up your belt, and give you words of grace.
 
Love and blessings,
Pastor Allan
 
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