Last month at Discovery Park I had the opportunity to talk to a homeless guy named Robert, my friend of a year now. It amazes me that the more of God’s word we have in the reservoir of our hearts and minds that he is able to express his heart and mind to us in all situations. He draws from that reservoir ministering to us in each situation.
Robert is one of the local guys who always shows up for our Church on the Streets gathering, every Wednesday and every third Sunday of the month. Robert one of the friendliest guys out there. He has usually had too much to drink. The conversation usually stays on the surface, not going too deep. Today was different. God had other plans for Robert today. We sat saying hi to each other and talking about the whereabouts of other men we’ve made friends with. Then the sun broke out through some clouds. Robert made a comment of how good it felt. I was telling him how thankful I was about having the ability to experience God with all my senses. Then I was reminded about the 10 lepers in Luke 17:11-19. Jesus healed 10 lepers but only one returned to thank him for healing them. Robert listened intently as I told him the story. Then I told him about the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross. I told him my story, how I accepted Jesus as my lord and savior when I was 18, and how thankful I have been each day since. I told Robert, who was sober as a nun today, how I cared for him, his safety; and for his health. Then I asked if he had ever asked Jesus into his heart the way I did when I was 18. He told me he had. I believe him. I got to pray for him that God would keep him safe and draw him to his heart and into an intimate relationship with him.
Today was a good day. I looked around and saw others being prayed over. The Good News of Gods loving heart was being handed out today. Prayers were being answered today.
We are blessed to be trusted to handle the only words that give life to a lost and dying generation. In all our frailty and personal struggles, the creator of the universe makes the choice to put such a treasure in jars of clay. What an unspeakable honor we have been trusted with. Look for every opportunity to give away what has been freely given to each one of us. His love.
I always want to have it in my heart to be thankful for all things. I owe everything to Jesus and his love for me. His Sacrifice he made in giving his life so I can stand before a holy God and be free from the guilt of a sinful life.
lets continually fill the reservoir of our lives with the words spoken to us by the Holy Spirit and study the Bible daily.
