Today, I was sitting in the courtyard at Cal State Northridge when a very unusual man came up to me. He was African American, perhaps a few years older than me (still young), with three friends in tow. He approached my table and asked, "Can I pray with you?"
It was surprising. I told him, yes, that I was feeling sad and I would like to be prayed over. (I never pass up the opportunity for a prayer.)
Then he told me that he had driven to campus all the way from Long Beach because he felt that there was a need here. He said that he felt that the need was mine.
As he prayed, he said that the Spirit spoke to him. These were the Spirit's words:
1) You are like an Eagle. You sit and observe and see things. I made you far-sighted; you can see a situation from every angle, and which direction certain paths will lead. Seer. Architect. You can see the plans and how they have been set in motion. You see things that not everyone can see. I want you to use this to glorify Me.
2) Trust Me. Trust Me. Have a relationship with Me. Draw closer to Me. Trust Me. Relax. Read my Word that we might have a better conversation.
3) She's still a good friend. Pray for her. (I previously lost a very close friend to a silly argument. He even said her name started with a "K," which was true.)
4) I'm going to show you things I don't show everyone. You are going to see things that not everyone gets to see. I have huge plans for you; you are going to do very important work, touch many people, and work with children. Just follow and trust Me, and Watch Me Move.
5) The Spirit said that I was suffering from blood pressure and back pain. (Both are true.)
6) A financial blessing is coming into your life in the next thirty days. A new job opportunity is on the way that will bless you immensely. Be patient, it is coming.
7) I am showing you how to be patient, how to be a hard worker, how to give glory to Me.
8) You have too many expectations of people. Put your expectations on Me, and watch how I fulfill them.
9) Pray for your father. (When asked for clarification, he said that he had the impression of an older male figure, one who is related to me by family. It was amazing, because on this day I was mourning for my father and feeling very depressed. He had no idea that my father passed.)
I don't know what to make of all of this. The man and his friends stayed at my table for close to an hour. To be honest, though, this is not the first time this has happened to me. I've even had strangers come up to me and ask ME to pray for them. I've had friends send me emails from across the country with similar "messages" that I need to hear. And sometimes, those messages arise from my own writing.
I think, if we walk close enough to God, these things are not unusual. It is all a part of walking in His Kingdom. We are all connected, you see.
And sometimes, I receive messages for other people, too.
