There are things going on down there that the enemy is using to try and defeat what is happening at the boardwalk. The past few weeks, I've noticed that as we're driving into PB, I see alot more of the regulars hanging out, away from the boardwalk, and I've found myself wondering if they'd forgotten about dinner.
It wasn't until today, that it occurred to me why they're not waiting in line anymore.
The messages! It was no different today... in fact, there were so few people, that I thought people were going to be able to have 3 plates of food each.
The message was given, speaking on love and about sin and the separation of man & GOD because of sin... but as soon as I finished and walked down below, we were flooded with people jumping in line. There went the 3 plates each I'd just considered!
The sad truth is, we ran out of food this week. Our team even brought extra sandwiches (just in case) and those were all handed out too. It was really sad at the end of the evening.... I wasn't aware that we'd run out when I saw a few guys sitting against the curb of a near-by business. I'd asked them if they'd enjoyed their dinner tonight, and out came a stomach-turning response: "We didn't get anything besides a slice of bread to share." I instantly felt guilty and didn't know what to say to that. Sometimes 'Sorry' just doesn't cut it.
Returning week after week, and being obediant to The Lords calling seems extremely easy, when compared to figuring out how we're going to start making enough food for the caliber of people coming these days. Ultimately, I know that before another move is made, we should lift all things to our Heavenly Father, for His direction & provision.
I often find myself reviewing the archive for this blog, and I look back at all of the ups & downs we've had; the miracles that have happened; all of the lives that have been touched... and I'm reminded, that is why we are here. The food is only part of this Ministry, we are sharing something much better than any gourmet chef could ever offer.... and it's Jesus Christ, the Living Bread!
I thank The Lord for the team that He's raised up beside us. I could not ask for a better group of faithful, loving friends to team up with. I'm grateful to be a part of their team. GOD is good!!
