I had a blind date yesterday.
No, it wasn’t the typical blind date. Nancy, my wife, would really frown on that. This was a get-to-know you meeting that held some potential for our work in conflict resolution.
I traveled several hours to meet with an individual I did not know. And the meeting was arranged by a very recent acquaintance. And I don’t know him very well. As I drove through big-town traffic, I wondered if this was a good use of my time.
Just a few miles before the freeway exit that would take me to the rendezvous, it occurred to me that the man I was meeting with might be asking the same questions about why he had been talked into this appointment.
The meeting was very productive. My new friend was extremely cordial and his explanation of his life’s work was fascinating. I was delighted to be in his company. And, the best I could tell, he found benefit in the meeting, as well.
As I drove home, I couldn’t help but think about my earlier doubts and thank God that He leads me — sometimes over my suspicions — into moments of tremendous opportunity.