The Coffee Date

Sitting here in this coffee shop. 

I have a wonderful cup off piping hot coffee in front of me.

I'm listening to the ambience. Taking it all in. 

I picture Jesus sitting across from me.

Waiting to listen.

Wanting to hear me. 

Taking out time in his day for me.

My coffee date.

My sweet, sweet coffee date. 

Jesus is a story teller. If you read through scripture, he uses parables quite often.

We can look at Matthew 13 and see all he spoke of! 

His parables offer teaching. His words offer hope. His ways offer life. 

Aside from his wonderful stories, he's a great listener. 

He has an ear so keen that when I share my stories with him, 

I feel his presence. And I feel him near. 

I feel like he smiles when I tell him stories of triumph and joy.

He weeps with me when I tell him my struggles and stories of my brokenness.

And he laughs with me when I tell him about embracing my awkward life. 

He sees me for who I am: broken, but enough.

I like to think of how much he loves and how devoted he is to us.

He is committed to be a part of your story. 

He promises to walk with you. 

To sit across the table from you. 

To whisper sweet things to you. 

To allow you to trust him as your confidant. 

To be with you. 

To make sure you drive home safe.

And to love you. 

So here is my ultimatum: 

Your story matters. 

And I want to hear you. 

Because I totally love you.

Let me treat you to coffee.

Tell me your story. 

It would be an honor to sit with you.

I would love to listen to you.

Because sometimes, we just need someone to sit across the table from us.