Our New Neighbors

We just moved into our new house, and I intentionally made it a goal to connect with my neighbors the first time that I saw them. By doing that, I have already met and connected with most of my surrounding neighbors: Emily, Rodrick, Cindy, Emanuel, and Calista.
The last two names that I just mentioned are actually non-denominational, spirit filled ministers from Zimbabwe. They have two kids, 9 years and 18 months old. It was actually pretty comical the way that we met, it was about 9:00 at night and I had just run outside for a minute to pull some stuff off of the u-haul trailer. I didn't have a shirt on, due to the scorching Texas heat, and here they come pulling up into their driveway. I was going to just say hi and introduce myself from a distance, but they seemed to want to get up close and personal. So, there I was, trying to cover my shameful nakedness and thinking about how awkward the situation was about to get whenever they asked me what I did for a living and I had to tell them pastoring, since most pastors don't just run around without a shirt on. It got a little more embarrassing when they said they were pastors too! Eventually I found a reason to run inside real quick and throw on a shirt while Lindsey continued conversation with them.
Despite the awkwardness of the moment, I couldn't help but just stand there in awe of the God moment we were experiencing. Emanuel and Calista had uprooted and traveled a two day flight from Zimbabwe 5 years ago, leaving everything they had ever known, and here we are in the same boat just not quite that far from home. It was one of those moments that you know something bigger than you is happening at that moment. Who knows what will come out of this connection! I am glad we met them, even at the expense of my embarrassment. God is sooo big!
After talking to them for awhile, Emanuel invited me to come and preach to their congregation some time...which mainly consists of people native to Zimbabwe! That could be just as comical and equally as powerful as meeting Emanuel and Calista for the first time! Please pray for me, that when the opportunity arises, that this very white country boy can speak something life changing into our brothers and sisters from Zimbabwe!