Instacart Shopper Trusts Her Gut and Ends Up Saving 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.

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.”

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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