Instacart Shopper Trusts Her Gut as She Senses Something Is Off and It Ends Up Saving a Life
July 29, 2024
An Instacart shopper trusts her gut, sensed something was off, and saved a life.
Intuition, that quiet inner voice guiding us, is a remarkable gift from God. It's His way of gently guiding us in the right direction. While we can't see or measure it, many have experienced these divine whispers, leading them to act in ways that show His love and care.
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God Used Jessica's Intiution To Save a Life
Jessica Higgs, a devoted mom and Instacart grocery delivery worker, recently shared an emotional story on TikTok that perfectly illustrates how God uses our intuition to guide us. Her story has touched millions and is a beautiful reminder to trust the gentle nudges from the Lord.
Jessica explained that she had a delivery for a daughter who was ordering groceries for her elderly father, who couldn't shop for himself. Usually, she would drop the groceries on the porch as instructed. But this time, she felt a strong prompting from God urging her to go the extra mile.
"I get there, and something was telling me no, you gotta help this man out," Jessica said. Trusting God’s nudge, she offered to bring the groceries inside and noticed the man looked unwell.
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She Felt the Urge to Speak Up
She added, "He came out, and I was like OK let me help you, and I got the groceries. You're not supposed to go into someone's house, but I used my judgment and I brought the groceries inside and put them down wherever he wanted me to put them down. You're not supposed to, but I did. And you're supposed to just take a picture and leave, and I could not just leave."
She felt an even stronger urge to speak up, sensing God's guidance after she smelled propane. She also felt lightheaded and knew instantly that something was wrong. She messaged the man's daughter, expressing her concern about his health and mentioning a possible propane leak she had noticed.
The following day, the daughter sent Jessica a heartfelt message: "Thank you so much. Once my son went to check on my dad, it turned out there was definitely a leak. You saved my dad and my younger son's life!" The daughter then gave Jessica a well-deserved $100 tip. Through tears, Jessica shared her joy and relief. "I'm just an Instacart worker, but if you see something, say something. I did, and I'm so happy I did,” she said.
Jessica's Story Went Viral
Jessica's story has since gone viral, garnering millions of views. Comments poured in, reminding her that she is far more than "just an Instacart worker." Her actions made a life-saving difference.
This story is a powerful reminder of the impact we can have by trusting God's guidance and caring for one another. As Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
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Jessica's story encourages us all to listen to God's gentle nudges, act with compassion, and never underestimate the difference we can make. Jessica’s bravery to speak up is an inspiration to us all.
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
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Heather Riggleman is a believer, wife, mom, author, social media consultant, and full-time writer. She lives in Minden, Nebraska with her kids, high school sweetheart, and three cats who are her entourage around the homestead. She is a former award-winning journalist with over 2,000 articles published. She is full of grace and grit, raw honesty, and truly believes tacos can solve just about any situation. You can find her on GodUpdates, iBelieve, Crosswalk, Hello Darling, Focus On The Family, and in Brio Magazine. Connect with her at www.HeatherRiggleman.com or on Facebook.
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