Two Moments, One Message

“Two Moments, One Message” - Some days the Lord gives you moments that stop you in your tracks.

Yesterday I received a message from a woman who has seen me around the hospital many times. She said she wanted to talk to me, but she was too intimidated…thought I looked “too important to approach.”

I’ll be honest with you—that brought tears to my eyes. The idea that one of God’s children would hesitate to approach a shepherd who’s been called to serve her…that hit hard. No chaplain, no pastor, no servant of Christ should ever stand so tall that a weary soul feels too small.

Because on Sunday—God had sent the exact opposite moment.
During Sunday service, a preschooler slipped out of his parents’ grasp, and from the very back row came barreling toward me with his arms stretched wide. Thirty rows of believers between us, and that little boy never broke stride. He just leaped into my arms like I was his safe place.

His parents were mortified. I just said, “Please—it’s okay.”

Then I told the church, “Let the little children come to me.”

Two moments. One message.

And the message wasn’t about me.

One adult afraid to approach.
One child who didn’t hesitate for a second.

And the Lord whispered to my heart:
“This is the difference between religion and relationship.”

One measures worthiness.
The other trusts love.

If there’s anything I want people to know, it’s this:
- I’m not the important one—Jesus is.
- I’m not the answer—He is.
- I’m not the One you seek—I’m just the evidence that He heard your prayers and sent someone to stand beside you.

I’m just the man in the white hat He’s the Shepherd.

So if you ever see me—whether in a hospital hallway or a church pew—don’t hesitate. I’m accessible because He is accessible. I’m approachable because He made Himself approachable. And if a child can run straight into His arms, there’s room for you too.

The Lord be with you.

In His love
ray

PHOTO CREDIT - Ray Mileur Ministries, San Pedro Sula, Honduras