One fellow stood up and testified in last nights Jail
meeting…He said how he actually started believing that God didn’t want him
anymore and he was destined to be forsaken by God…as his voice was quivering
and tears were streaming down his face, he continued to share… the last thing
he remembered telling his Dad who was a church leader, was that he didn’t even know if there was a
God….He told us how he can still remember the shock and utter pain and hurt that
he seen on his Dads face as he broke his heart… But, he said as he has now been
locked up a few months now, he has started reading his Bible and praying… and
he has seen where God doesn’t abandon us like old trash and refuse. … He went
on to say, that he now sees how God is calling him to have a real relationship with
Him as his Father… he said, he now realizes that God loves him and wants to be his closest friend… amen!
…This is why I love Jail ministry…this is why I love
ministering and reaching out!
In my simple thinking, I wonder if this brother,
who months ago was a God mocker and doubter, would have ever come to know Jesus
in an intimate way had it not been for him being locked up and put in a place
where he had nothing but to seek the one he was missing… who knows???... It’s a
mute point now… because he found Him… Hallelujah!!
I guess the moral of this list post is… Don’t give up on People..
God certainly hasn’t given up us…Pray!... Believe God to reach them…If you have
a lost prodigal son or daughter.. trust the Lord to draw them back and reach
them…Nothing is impossible with Him…
I wish somehow I could be there when this fellow who was
testifying reunites with his Dad and shares with him how he love Jesus and
knows Him.. Can you imagine the tears of joy…the smiles, the embracing…the
rejoicing.. My son who was lost is now found…amen!
God you are amazing!!.... Be blessed my friends, thanks for
reading…
Steve
