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September 22

A Risky Detour

Bible in a Year:

• Ecclesiastes 10–12
• Galatians 1

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season.

2 Timothy 4:2 What a waste of time, thought Harley. Her insurance agent was insisting they meet again. Harley knew it would be yet another boring sales pitch, but she decided to make the most of it by looking for an opportunity to talk about her faith.

Noticing that the agent’s eyebrows were tattooed, she hesitantly asked why and discovered that the woman did it because she felt it would bring her luck. Harley’s question was a risky detour from a routine chat about finances, but it opened the door to a conversation about luck and faith, which gave her an opportunity to talk about why she relied on Jesus. That “wasted” hour turned out to be a divine appointment.

Jesus also took a risky detour. While traveling from Judea to Galilee, He went out of His way to speak to a Samaritan, something unthinkable for a Jew. Worse, she was an adulterous woman avoided even by other Samaritans. Yet He ended up having a conversation that led to the salvation of many (John 4:1–26, 39–42).

Are you meeting someone you don’t really want to see? Do you keep bumping into a neighbor you normally avoid? The Bible reminds us to be always ready—“in season and out of season”—to share the good news (2 Timothy 4:2). Consider taking a “risky detour.” Who knows, God may be giving you a divine opportunity to talk to someone about Him today!

By:  Leslie Koh Reflect & Pray

Whom might you meet today? How might there be an opportunity to talk about Jesus? How can you go out of your way to share the good news in a bold but loving, sensitive way?

Jesus, teach me to see the doors You’ve opened for me to share Your love, and give me the courage to tell others about You.

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, it's Road Trip time, thanks Lauren!

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[Biggirl]

Do you know that the Coast Guards Academy is in New London, CT.

My late father was in the Coast Guards during WWorld War 2.

[BatGuano]

Hi Lauren,
I am the proud father of two USCG Academy graduates.
A son, class of 1996 and a daughter, class of 2002.
Spent many days at the Academy, watching parades, tennis matches and softball games. Son is a retired aviator and the daughter is still serving.
Both have had tours at Headquarters during their careers.

GO COASTIES!

[mountainlion]

Nice building. The place I worked for 20 years more resembled a bunker.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lauren, and thank you for today's Road Trip: United States Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sadly, I must go back to work...I am up to my eyeballs in work.

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

Nice photos and information. It’s satellite site in Fairfax County has deer on its grounds. Cheaper than lawnmowers. You should have seen the rack of antlers on that buck we saw Saturday. Could hang a lot of coats on it plus a few scarves and a cane.

[luvie]

Hi, lauren! Thanks for the great road trip to the Coast Guard Headquarters! Lots of brave men and women in the CG for sure!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Tuesday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks Lauren for this morning's thread.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

Gooood First-Day-Of-Fall y'all!
Well, we still have heat and green leaves.
Not quite what you'd expect, huh.
Living in the desert🌵 is a challenge.
Hope the 🍂leaves🍁 are gorgeous where you are!
....and you have a Terrific Tuesday!
(((hugs)))