How often have you been told, received a message, or read a post saying, “Call if you need anything?”
Is that like saying bless your heart? Is it just something we say?
During Snowpocalypse 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee, I saw a post offering rides to people stuck in the snow. BPPA (Business Professional Prayer Association) founder Buck Flemming (Inspector Buck from Integrity Inspections) made the post.
Shortly after seeing the post, I received a call from an acquaintance. Before hanging up, I said, “Are you warm? Do you have everything you need?” The caller said, “I’m fine, except I don’t have any food.”
We hung up, and I remembered Buck’s post. I called Buck. He first said, “Where are you stuck at?”. I laughed. “I’m at home. It isn’t for me,” I explained. Without hesitation, Buck said, “Okay, I will do it.” I called my acquaintance, who was extraordinarily thankful but also concerned.
They explained, “My driveway and subdivision are unsafe. I’m not sure Buck can make it.” I passed the information on to Buck, but he decided to risk it.
It was frustrating for me because I couldn’t physically help them. I started praying for Buck’s safety and asked others to pray.
With a minor mishap, Buck safely delivered groceries and returned to his family.
The person Buck helped is not a Christian but referred to Buck as an angel. Maybe God is doing something there…
My point in sharing this story is:
- When someone helps, thank them. (Thank you, Buck!)
- Everyone is always complaining about “The Church” not doing enough. Christians are “The Church” and the hands and feet of Jesus. What are you doing?
- Sometimes, all you can do is pray; that is enough.
- There are other times when you must ask for help, which is okay.
- When you can do good, do it.
One less person is hungry in Snowpocalypse ’24 because someone meant it when they said, “Call if you need anything!"
