We stood in the corridor of the government offices in Cameroon, West Africa, where we were missionaries. 

A large notice said we could go no further without a special appointment to see the Minister of Health, and appointments were only available on certain days. 

We had no appointment, and it was the wrong day. But we had travelled for two days to reach the city, and we needed to see the minister that day to register our Mission Health Centre.

‘Stay here and pray,’ said my husband as he walked boldly through the open door of the secretary’s office. He asked her in his limited French ‘Is it possible to see the minister?’

At that moment, the Minister opened his door. ‘Good morning,’ he said in our own language. ‘Can I help you?’ He invited my husband into his office where they chatted like old friends. He provided us with the signed papers we needed. 

Sometimes it pays to be bold!

Since Jesus has opened the way for us, we can come boldly before God—no appointment necessary. Let us not hesitate but come boldly before him with our needs.

Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for sacrificing so much to open the way for us. Remind us to come boldly and thankfully into your presence. Amen