Holy Kisses

I saw her come in and slip into line. Minutes later, she passed the steam tray where I spooned macaroni and cheese onto each tray before sliding it down the line. She was barely able to see over the top, but she greeted and thanked each of us as she went. I noticed her bold purple blouse, of course, since it is one of my color favorites, and the handbag that seemed too heavy for her frail arms. She adjusted her bag and took her tray.

Others came and went, some coming back for seconds and even thirds, and we gladly fed until they were filled. God blessed and the room began to empty before our pans were bare.

Many came by to thank us for their dinner as they placed trays in the opening to be washed and made their way back into the night. We started to tidy up as the last few finished eating.

And then, I looked up and saw a flash of purple again. The little lady had returned.

“Come here,” she said, motioning to me. “Come closer.” I leaned far across the counter to reach her. She took my face into her age-worn hands and planted a huge kiss on my cheek. I looked into her mocha eyes, revealed behind the slipping glasses, and saw their sparkle plus the radiant smile that illuminated her face. I squeezed her tight as we thanked each other.

Greet one another with a holy kiss. Rom. 16:16; I Cor. 16:20; II Cor. 13:12;I Thess. 5:26.

She went down our row, calling each one to her and thanked us with her best kiss. I stood in awe and watched this tiny angel bestow a blessing on each and laughed when I saw the little gold stud that pierced her nose. She pushed through the heavy glass door and disappeared, and I stood and prayed for her and prayed to never forget her gift to me.

I cannot wait to return next month to see her. I was so thoroughly and profoundly blessed.

 

 

 

 

Our church serves the Salvation Army monthly, and although I have prepared food before, due to schedule conflicts, this was my first time to actually be a part of the serving and greeting of the recipients.

If you have the opportunity, ….GO! You will be blessed. And who knows, maybe a little angel in purple will kiss you with a holy kiss.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who shows partiality to princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor, for they all are the work of His hands? Job 34:19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay! Ps. 72:2.

He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” John 21:15.

Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. Luke 6:20-21.