First Clue Call

Yesterday, I had limited time for ministry at the mall. Nevertheless, I decided to use the time I had.

Once again, my appearance clues seemed not to appear. In addition to several apparently clear clues, I had one indistinct picture clue that I didn't really understand: something about white over the lower part of the body, perhaps the upper legs.

As I sat in my designated location, I watched three employees at a food booth, who were wearing white aprons. The aprons had a vague resemblance to the picture clue. At one point, one of the employees stretched and moved as though suffering back pain. This seemed significant, because I'd had an impression that someone needed physical healing. Certainly, that was a vague and general clue. But, I had no reason to doubt it. So, I seemed to have a three-way match: location, appearance, and prayer need.

After a time, I walked over and asked the three if anyone had pain. They cheerfully and credibly responded that no one had pain. I should have asked about other prayer needs. But, I had been pretty sure of my leading and so was taken aback by the denial. And, I had little time remaining. So, I blessed the three of them and exited the mall.

I think that was the first time I have taken opportunity to follow up on a clue. My other interactions have been impromptu rather than based on specific clues. Certainly, I was disappointed that my clues didn't pan out. But, I was happy to have found the boldness to pursue them and to have done so in a way that upset no one.