Later that day at Sam's Club.

Later in the day, after going to the mall with folks to reach people for Christ, I switched hats and went to Sam's for groceries. At the checkout, I got an impression for the young clerk.

I directed a statement to the clerk, based on the word of knowledge the Lord gave me for her.

I said- "you like so and so, not only a little, but a lot . . ." She looked up at me with surprise and said, well yes I do.

Suddenly, the register was not cooperating. It gave me a little more time to minister to her. She finally called someone over who immediately was able to scan the item which could not. Hmm.

Anyway, I asked her if she went to church? She said yes, to the Catholic church, but she had just moved here and did not know where one could be found.

I felt the need to explain through example, how I came to know the information about her.

I told her that I am a believer in Jesus who has learned to listen to the Holy Spirit, that the gifts are spoken of in the bible.

Then I told her that the God of all creation knows her so well, and that He was demonstrating so by giving me a word of knowledge in order to get her attention to draw her closer to Him. She said she talks to the Lord throughout the day in prayer. I encouraged her to continue.

I find it is important to bless and encourage people wherever they are "at". Some times I will encourage them with another step if it seems appropriate.

In the word we are told to go out and make disciples of all men. That equates to teaching people about Jesus. When it becomes appropriate, I teach simply stated, in short statements or sound bites if you will!

When the Lord gives information about someone through an impression, word of knowledge, vision, etc. it is for a reason. Sometimes He wants us to do little more than pray for the person. Sometimes He is purposed to break into their life with a purpose and we happen to be the ready vessel positioned to speak on His behalf.

Think on that for a moment. What a privilege, but also a responsibility.

The best way to go about it?

Get to know Jesus and it will become more and more clear!