It was a hot summer day. I was the second car back at the traffic light. I saw a man, thirties or early forties, walking, backpack on, and sweating…I could see sweat dripping off his beard. I wanted to cry…obviously, he was returning home from a long, tiring day.

I remembered I had a case of bottled water in the floor behind me…I reached back and managed to retrieve a bottle. I had a ten dollar bill in my wallet, and I always carry some simple Gospel tracts in my car. The light turned green, and I made a left turn and followed him about a block when he turned into a street and was walking through the parking lot of a tire store. I pulled in and called to him from my window. I said something like, “Looks like you you’ve had a long day and could use a water.”.

He gratefully took the water with the money wrapped around it and the tract. I’m sorry I didn’t ask his name, but God knows and “God sees”. I prayed for him…nameless to me but not to God. My big takeaway…always keep water, some cash, and tracts in my car. Be ready…sometimes “God sees” through me.

About a week later I was driving through the Kroger parking lot and a lady was cleaning what I think are drains at the gas pumps. Just pulled over this time and asked if she would like a water. Got a big smile and thank you from her! Said she could finish the job now! Didn’t give money or tract this time…fell down on my commitment. Never again!

Fast forward…this time, Whole Foods parking lot. I see a young woman holding a sign indicating the need for rent money. I had a twenty, water and tract. I stopped and asked her name and her son’s…”Sandra and Alex”. This time out of my mouth came, “I want you to know God sees you, and I will pray for you.” NOW my assignment is clear…with every assistance tell the recipient “God sees” them, and that I will pray for them!

Last week I pulled up to a light at our town Square, looked over and saw a man sitting and leaning on a building. Obviously begging, as people walking by were either oblivious or aggravated. I circled the Square so I could pull up to the curb where he was. I rolled my window down, and he immediately came to my car. I am now saying what God has directed. After asking his name (Alphonso) I told him, “God sees you, and I will be praying for you.”.

I’ve started a “God sees you” prayer list. Just Sandra, Alex and Alphonso so far but trust there will be others. Join me in allowing your eyes to see the weary, the discouraged, the forgotten with His. Be prepared…with HOPE. The fields are white unto harvest.