theo II homework time

(note: i wrote this right after it happened. my clock is not wrong.)

about two minutes ago, at the lyon’s starbucks at 9:21pm, i was being watched. i was reading the book, “saved by grace”, by Anthony A. Hoekema. a girl had been looking my way for a few minutes. soon after, she was standing up. now, she was directly behind me. not knowing what was going on, i turn around; i see her. we make eye contact. i turn back to what i’m doing; she stays there. i start to turn around again, this time more confused. she then comes alive, kind of laughs, and says, “oh, i’m sorry, i’m just being nosy.” i said i didn’t mind at all, and that i can be the same way but i’m not as bold to ever do anything about it. she asked what book it was; i showed her the cover. she asked what class it was for; i said theology. she says, “oh wow, how are you liking that?” i say, “well, it’s a DS – direct study – so all i do is read books and write papers, but it’s really interesting and good stuff.” she says, “well what is that book about?” i say, “this is one of five that i have to read for this class. it’s about an aspect of Christian theology, how it is God’s grace alone that saves people, and not their works or other religious stuff people try to do.” she kind of cocked her head a bit. “wow, really? i’ve never heard that before... well, thanks for letting me be nosy! hope you do well in your class!” and before i could say anything else, she pranced back off to her friends.

i didn’t evangelize. i didn’t give her the complete gospel message including Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection after three days. i didn’t explain total depravity or the fall of man. but i couldn’t stop thinking how thankful i was for that brief little interaction. God is so good. and i’m so glad i came to starbucks to do homework tonight.