I can't believe we just passed through our 30th week. Time has gone by so fast and looking back, I see that GOD has done so much in that period of time..... great part is that GOD doesn't stop giving blessings.
It was good for my wife and I to be back with the team. We are very greatful for those who did a fine job taking care of things while we were away. It's not about us though.... it's always been about Jesus Christ and His love, so let's get to it. Shall we?
The change of time for dinner, really put Amanda and I into super speed work mode to get things cooked and ready with enough time to travel down there almost near 5pm. We'll work on that in the future. It's because of GOD's Love & Patience, that we're able to work together in a tight schedule... and it's for His glory.
Once we arrived, we recognized maybe 10 faces in the crowd of 117. The turn around of people will never cease to amaze me. For me this is bittersweet, I ultimately see it as a good thing because it's an opportunity for other new people to hear the Gospel and see the Love of Jesus in works. We welcome all to come... On the other hand, because people are coming and going, we lose the intimacy of building relationships with each person with the one-on-one level, as in the beginning. Thankully the Lord was faithful in providing enough people to assist in this ministry and continues to provide and meet the needs of the needy, week by week.
I shared a small story that I read from a daily devotion awhile back. The purpose of the story was to have the men & women really dwell on the sacrifice that GOD made for all of us, and the suffering that Jesus Christ went through for our sake. I sincerely look forward to next Friday to see what some of them have to say. I pray that GOD has been speaking to them, and of course that they have been seeking GOD.
As the line passed by, person by person, I served and observed... it was awesome to hear the things people were speaking of. The major topic of the night throughtout the crowd was GOD! One of our regulars was standing in line singing worship songs the whole time; another group was discussing the blessings that GOD has given them during these colds nights; Steven was asking when we'd see him at church; others were asking for prayer. There is no doubt that GOD has revealed Himself to this crowd that so many neglect to consider.
Everyone was able to eat some hot food, but the most important thing is that all the people heard the message of Jesus, whether it was through speaking or acts of kindness. I believe everyone went away happy for the evening.
