Unexpected

I met God again this morning. On platform three of East Croydon station. It was unexpected. I was on my way to work as usual.
I am reading Taming the Tiger by Tony Anthony (see left.) It is a good book about a Kung Fu champion, and his path to Christ and beyond. I have not finished it. It was one of the book available to read at the Living Room in Tenerife where I was last year. I picked it up in a charity shop a few weeks ago.
Anyway I was sitting on the platform waiting for my usual 08.28 First Capital Connect train to Herne Hill. I have about ten minutes so it is always a good opportunity to get stuck into whatever I'm reading. The bit I read this morning is an account of the words of Michael Wright to Tony. Michael had been visiting Tony for a while by this point, literally being Christ to him and letting him know about Jesus' love. Michael began telling Tony about the God shaped hole in his heart, and how nothing would fill it except Christ. There were several quotes from scripture including Romans 8 verse 1: 'Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Jesus Christ the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death." Wow! I was shocked by those words, and suddenly it hit me that I have been so far away from His truth and how bad I feel without Him. Silently God joined me and filled my heart with His spirit once again.
Tears welled up as I continued to read on the train about Tony's hearfelt cries to God, and once again I felt the need to ask God to come into my life again. And He did. I feel strangely peaceful, and prepared. I feel like I am walking God's way again. I've missed it, let's see where it takes me this time! H x