Two Cups of Tea

Hebrews 13:1-2 1Keep on loving each other as brothers. 2Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.



When I recommitted my life to Jesus it was like a fireworks show in my head. There was new light, new revelation, new thoughts, it was overwhelming to me. I would devour the word and never get satisfied, always wanting more and more. I was learning a lot. One afternoon I was reading and two gentlemen appeared at my door. I peaked out a window and recognized their dark suits immediately; there they stood armed with religious tracts and a speech of how I needed to amend my ways so that I could be among the “chosen”. Ugh! Here we go again, these people never give up. So fresh off my newfound faith, my intense bible study, and my renewed mind: I open the door and said with more than a little condemnation, NO Thanks! Slamming it shut before they had a chance to say a word.

I sat back down with my coffee, my bible, irritated that they had interrupted my precious time with Jesus. Suddenly I heard a voice in my head, “Make two cups of tea. Put your coat on. Go outside.” So there I sat stunned! I mean the voice was so clear I had to look around and see if someone was in the room with me. I decided to do what any normal person would do when they hear a voice in their head (ha ha) I followed the instructions exactly and as I opened the door, there they were just walking past my house. The two young men I had earlier blessed with my not so Christian attitude. I ran out to them not having a clue as to what to say, breathed a quick, Let Your words come out of my mouth Lord prayer and Said,” I made you some tea. I’m a new Christian. I’ll pray for you.” They wanted to know if they should give the cups back. Now I hadn’t thought that far ahead, so I said, Uh….no keep the cups and when you use them say a prayer for me.

I went back inside they went on their way. I learned more in that 5 minutes then I learned the whole day, shut up in my house reading the bible safe in my little world. I learned, compassion, I learned you have to leave your comfort zone; I learned to listen to God’s voice. But the question isn’t what are you learning; It is you taking what you are learning and applying it to your life. James 1:22 puts it simply; Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Are you living Gods word out or are you selfishly acquiring knowledge without putting it into practice. My friend and I have come to know this day as the “Two Cups of Tea day” and whenever we encounter God in an unusual or different way we call each other and say, I just had a “two cups of tea day”! It has served as a reminder for me to listen to His voice, to practice my faith, to step out of my comfort zone, even if it’s just to give a stranger a cup of tea!



Father, Thank you for giving me a second chance to show someone your love, instead of being rude and condemning. Thank you for your word and how you care for us, even in the small things. I have never seen those young men again Lord, but I pray that one day, when I am walking with you in heaven I will. I pray that because of your instruction a difference was made in their life. I thank you for your patience in us and that your mercy and grace are new everyday. Father, may we continue to listen to your still small voice and not be afraid to leave our comfort zone. In Jesus name, Amen