Let me share the story of Meekel.

I first saw her near the ocean. At first, I walked past her, heading toward some shade to enjoy my cool cup of coffee. As I sat with friends, engaged in conversation, I couldn’t shake the echo of the story of the Good Samaritan—how so many passed by the one in need. And that’s exactly what was happening. Everyone was walking past her.

After finishing my coffee, I felt compelled to approach her. I asked if I could sit down, and she replied, “Yes, if you’d like to.” I asked her name, and she said, “Meekel—the feminine form of Michael in French.”

I asked if I could pray with her. She said, “Yes, if you’d like to—but do you mind if I keep eating?” I assured her it was perfectly fine. As I prayed, she remained kind and polite. I tried to encourage her, reminding her that everyone has a story. I shared a bit of my own—some of the difficult things I’ve faced.

Her eyes were a deep, piercing brown, filled with kindness and a hint of water filling them. She thanked me for sharing and then quoted Matthew 19:30, “But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.”

What struck me most was that just hours earlier, I had finished reading my daily devotional—and the final verse I read was that exact passage: Matthew 19:30.

I approached her because I want to live out the words of Scripture. But on that day, I believe she had something to offer me, my gentle reminder that I am known to Him.

“Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” — Hebrews 13:1–2

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