What's Your Name?

Had one of those never forget moments today. You know, one of those "double take" moments where it seems God is winking at you. Our team split up today since we were getting close to finishing the houses. We only needed two members to work at each home so the others went to buy supplies and needed things for their new homes. Thankfully I was one of the ones chosen to go finish the work. So me and Steve headed down the hill to go and help Miguel finish up the home for Moises and his family.
As soon as we got there, Miguel put us to work and we worked hard to build the stove and a sitting step out of cement along the front of their house. We didn't do too bad I must say.
But as we were working there was a group of little boys sitting there watching us like they have done each day. We were working so hard and because there was only two of us we couldn't play much with the kids. Then it happened.
I heard a little boys voice.
And what did he say?.......In perfect English he said, "What's your name?"
I turned around and they were all giggling. Then he said it again. "What's your name?"
I looked at him, pointed to my chest and said "Jose." He giggled again but then something amazing happened.
Moises, the father of the family, heard it and rushed over to shake my hand. And not just any shake. He grabbed my hand with both his hands and said, "Jose! Gracias!" The joy in his eyes I will never forget. Even though I had introduced myself to him before maybe he forgot or because I said my name as Joe he might have been unsure how to pronounce it. But now he knew my name and he was very grateful. And so was I. I was grateful for the opportunity to meet this humble, hard working man and it was a pleasure working along side him. I love him and his family and I pray they will come to know You Jesus as their personal Savior.
Do you think it's a coincidence that his name is Moises? God is not the God of coincidences. Moses wanted to know God's name at the burning bush. God told Moses that He is the "I am" God. And when He promises that "I am with you always" it was true in that moment. He was there.
Who is this great and awesome God that draws some imperfect people to a distant place to love some people in need? To have them for even a few days feel that they are "special." To gift to them a home to call their own that maybe they had dreamed of.
Who is this God that humbles you because you see how hard the ones He loves work for what they have and who truly appreciate gifts in a way maybe I have never done.
Who is this God that uses people, who you think are in need to show you that you are really the one in need? And what do I need? The capacity to love just for loves sake. The ability to truly live. To see your life have an everlasting impact all for God's glory. I need that. God is using these beautiful people to show me my need for Him and at the same time loving them through me and allowing me to be a part of it. I am so grateful!

So, "Who is this God?" "What is His name?"

He is my Lord! He is my King!

His name is Jesus!.......we love You Lord!