I saw Jesus yesterday....

....because he is in people. 

I saw him in a girl named Julia. 

Our God is a personal God. Someone who knows what its like to be human, to feel what we feel. To be hurt, to be broken, to be lonely, to be happy, to feel hopeful, to be encouraged. A personal God who walks with his children, hand in hand. And that's exactly what it felt like. 

God is also humorous. I tend to forget that he is always watching me, knowing what I need, when I need it. Then, out of nowhere, I get smacked in the face. He gives us people when he knows that we so desperately need them. When he knows that we need a smile, a pick-me-up. When he knows that we are down on our knees in need of someone who knows what its like to walk in our shoes. He has his timing down pat. 

Yesterday, I was encouraged. In the midst of brokeness, my hand was held. I was understood, I was praised, I was...all of the above. For Jesus, for Julia, I am so extremely thankful. 

I never understood what it meant that Jesus was 'in people' until a college course. But, he is. He's in that lady who serves you coffee. He's in that man who changes your oil. He's in that lady behind you in line. He's in that crying baby in church. Think about that the next time you are served, the next time you pass a stranger. 

....whatsoever you have done to the least of these (Matthew 25:40).