The warmth of the Holy Spirit - "Hot Chocolate Man"

Friends in Christ,
Laura I am reminded and encouraged by your story of faithfulness.
I thought I would share a story of God's Holy Spirit, that uses his people for others needs.
It was about this time last year I was driving down Odana Way when I saw a homeless man.
Continuing on I drove by him heading down Odana, going about my business.
Something just kept speaking to me about this man.
As I continued on I stopped to get a coffee at Starbucks west side. While standing in line, a long line I became very peaceful. Most times I stop for coffee I'm in a hurry, not slowing down, not always patient or humble. Then in a moment as I was standing in line - I thought about the homeless man in the cold. So I thought I would get a coffee for me and one for him too. As the woman asked for my order, I for some unknown reason said, I'll have two hot chocolates. There I was, two hot chocolates in hand headed to my car and on my way back down Odana to find this man.
As I drove I saw him, there he was standing in the cold with many layers of clothing trying to stay warm.
I parked the car, got out and walked across the street towards him. I thought why on earth did I get hot chocolate versus coffee. I approached him holding out the cup to him and said, hello sir would you like something warm? I was so nervous, because it was not coffee - what I always would get or what I thought he would want. So I said to the man - would a hot chocolate be okay? Then he took a half step back with tears filling his eyes and said that would be wonderful, thank you so much. I said to him, I'm sorry it's not coffee and he said as he held the cup in his hands, this is great, because coffee really upsets my stomach -I can't drink coffee. He said to me you are a blessing sir.
Then I saw the full blessing of the Holy Spirit, for God had blessed us both.
I will never forget that day with " Hot Chocolate Man"
All to God's glory,
AMEN

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Comment by Laura Gallagher on January 9, 2011 at 2:07pm
Mark - This is a beautiful story.  Thank you so much for sharing.  That little voice is the Holy Spirit!  When given the chance, I tell others that the most exciting life you can live is that with Christ because of moments like the one you so perfectly described.  It really stops you in your tracks when you see Him working that way.  Thank you for sharing and keep listening for Him.  Thank you for being a faithful man in all that you do!

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