You have to hear this story… Bridging the gap has a million applications. That’s one of the reasons we love doing the work we do at WorkMatters. Helping you see there are so many different ways to engage.
The best part of our weekly Joseph Project meetings for business people between jobs, is when someone gets a job. They stand and tell the story. It’s so cool. Yesterday, a former IT tech, stood and said that he had accepted a job to drive a taxi. Yes, a taxi. We hear those stories every week.
His first day on the job, he was dispatched to drive two women to the airport. When these young women walked out of their home, it was clear they had been badly beaten. They were young and scared. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, he asked if could take them for medical care. “No! Just get us to the airport!”
While he was doing his job, our friend began to ask about their faith. He began to share with them the hope of Jesus. They listened.
When they arrived at the airport, as our friend was unloading their bags from the trunk, he sensed the situation and timing was appropriate to ask a bold question. “Do you want to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior?”
Living our faith at work is typically a much more subtle challenge. But sometimes, if our radar is on and we have enough courage, our work can lead us into some incredible opportunities to change a life forever.
Their answer? “Oh yes…please!” He prayed for them in the street and these two young beaten and bruised women walked away into a new life of hope and eternity.
What is your story? Is your antennae up? Are you “seeing” opportunities at work to help others that are hurting deeply? They are there. Right in front of you.
Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations… Matthew 28:19
David – Thanks for sharing this message in so many ways! It is always exciting to see examples of someone sharing their faith unashamedly (particularly in a work setting!)
What also spoke to me was this man celebrating his new job as a taxi driver (knowing his former job position). Things have been very slow in my business venture, and due to medical expenses from recent surgery, I had been looking for some part time work to supplement our income. I celebrated yesterday by accepting a position as a telemarketer working in the evenings (which allows me to keep working at my business venture). I am looking forward to carrying the Gospel into a whole new arena through this opening that God has provided!
Thanks again for the clear reminder that God DOES care about us and what we do at work!!
What an inspiring story! It confirms once again that God is always at work through us if we just allow him. God Bless to the Taxi Driver.
Great feedback Steve and Debbie. I pray this story will be used for great things in those that read it!