I had been feeling like God had forgotten me. I was dealing with health issues and had a child in the hospital with a heart transplant. It seemed like I was walking the road of life alone, and no one cared to help me. I was heading to class, exiting the Marta train station near the university I attended for my doctorate. I usually exited the train at Five Points, the busy station where I felt safer, but that day, I felt in my spirit to go to the next station.
When I walked out of the station, there was a man whose clothes suggested he was one of the homeless who frequented the stations asking for money. I pretended I did not see him, for I felt sorry enough for myself. I can’t remember if he was walking ahead or behind me. But when we reached the corner where I crossed to the university, he turned and looked at me, saying something like, “You are not alone. You are loved, and everything will be alright.” He turned and walked away from me.
I stood on the street corner stunned! I knew that God had spoken to me through this man I considered not worthy of my salutations or my time. Hebrews 13:2 tells us to not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! I had already believed in angels, and that encounter solidified my faith and my belief that we never know how or in whom God may address our sorrows.
Last night, when I arrived at the university for the last class of one of my courses, there was a homeless lady with all her belongings sitting near the entrance to one of the classroom buildings. She spoke to me, and I asked how she was doing. I couldn’t make out her answer, but she laughed, and I felt a genuine connection with her. We could have been in each other’s place. Knowing that I could be that person ignored reminds me of the humanity of all people and that we have to be careful of whom we think unworthy of our notice and kindness.
Help from Heaven 
This is such a moving post my friend
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