This was certainly true for a couple in Germany who, many years ago, were preparing their evening meal when they heard a knock at their door. According to the report I read, upon answering the door, standing there in the deep winter cold, was an ill-clad youth asking for food. The couple took him in to give him food and shelter for the night.

Being Christians, they prayed for this rather destitute young man. Somehow they both felt that they should take him into their home and adopt him as their own son. This they did. Little did they know who this stranger was and what he would accomplish with his life.

His name? Martin Luther.

I’m certainly grateful to God for all those who “took me into their life” and helped me to become what I am, and to do what I am doing, today.

Suggested prayer: “Dear God, I’m available again today. Please make me usable and use me to be as Jesus to whomever you lead me to and/or to whomever YOU bring “knocking on my door.” Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus” name, amen.”

1. Hebrews 13:1-2 (NIV).