I feel I must share my story. It is so amazing how every day of our lives the Lord’s teaches us new lessons and also allows us to be a light house for Jesus.

One afternoon ago, before preparing a meal, I noticed the leftovers from the day before and very disheartenedly knew, that no one was going to eat what had been prepared the day before. As if in secret code, my heart had sent a message to the Lord.

A few minutes later , there was a knock on my door and a very sad picture stood there. A tired and weary mother with a young child on her back asking for anything to eat.

A silent prayer of ‘thank you’ went up to the Master as I prepared the meal for her. Continuing to commune with the Holy Spirit, I asked him what else she would need. I found myself emptying out my daughters drawer looking for a jersey and some other clothing and adding few more groceries.

After finishing up and giving her all I had put together, I saw tears of gratitude. She told me her story; “I walked up this road many times today and no-one would help me. I was on my home as I prayed for help and a still voice instructed me, ‘go one more time up the road to this house and the person inside will give what you need'”

She said the baby on her back desperately needed a jersey. Even as she walked away that day thanking the Lord above for meeting her need on time, I knew in my heart that divine appointment comes with perfect timing where hearts meet with the power of the Holy Spirit.

The lessons I learnt that blessed day;

We are his extended hand to give freely to those in need. We are his extended heart to love those that know no love. We are his extended voice to direct those who got lost along the way We are his extended feet to walk the extra mile We are his extended eyes to see beyond the façade We are his extended ear, to listen to their cry We are the extended shoulders which supports a tired neck We are the extended knees that intercedes on their behalf. We are the extended arms that gives comfort in their trials

We are God’s extension to the lost sheep and as His ambassadors, we should let our light so shine that all who are lost and weary may find direction to the King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s.

We love unconditionally because Jesus loves us unconditionally and we are the extension of God’s love on earth.

Hazel Moodley

Hazel Moodley lives in Durban, South Africa with her husband. They are both youth leaders in their local church and have a five-year old daughter. She can be reached at hazelm@serco.co.za