For almost everything, there are two sides. Tonight our neighbors heard about GOD's love (which is typically expected) but they also heard about judgment of sin... perhaps for some, it may have been the first time, and for others is may have been the thousandth time. What good is always talking about Salvation, if they know not what they are to be saved from, unless somebody shares?
Shortly after the message was giving and the line started moving towards the dinner, then was some type of conflict between two of our guests. Loud words were exchanged, violent outbursts were witnessed, and episodes of spitting on anyone and anything in reach took place. Long story short... Satan used his ancient tactics to cause a distraction tonight. There seemed to be more drunkards present as well.
I think that both Jason and myself would agree that it was a bit frustrating while we were worshipping to our Father, the troubles that came along.
It's good though, because this was the exactly the type of lifestyle without Jesus, that people need to see from which they need to be saved. There is no hope, no peace, no love, no joy, no happiness, no sobriety, no purity, nor satisfaction apart from the saving grace of Jesus Christ. The episode tonight was an eye opening reminder for those present that there is an enemy out there roaming and seeking whom he may devour.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
What a wonderful GOD...
I apologize for another delayed entry.... this is for the last Friday of 2011.
The past few weeks, we've been blown away at His provision for this Ministry. Our home church, Horizon Christian Fellowship, was gracious enough to mention that our team was starting a Sleeping Bag Drive. Through that, we've obtained 10 new sleeping bags so far. I have a theory that will hopefully work out well if all goes as planned - There is alot of theft between the people on the streets, mostly blankets.... I figure if everyone gets a new warm sleeping bag, there won't be a need and hopefully they won't need to steal from each other. Unfortunately, we still have a long ways to go before we reach that goal... but GOD can do anything and we're trusting in Him.
Earlier this week, a sister in the LORD donated a freezer full of bread and 11 giant pies from Costco to help our Ministry share in His love. That bread is a huge relief and will save us money for awhile.
Now onto the evening at hand-
It was a mellow night. I can't tell if the gathering was smaller than normal or if less people desired eating a healthy salad, but we actually had left-overs. (Our team determines how many guests we serve by either how fast the food goes or by how much we serve and if we have left-overs.) Some of our volunteers we unable to make it down, so I was actually able to do something other than just share a message this week. It felt good to be back in the thick of the crowd, passing out waters. It had been such a long time since I've been able to help, due to the number of volunteers coming to serve.
It seems to me like more people are being encouraged through the messages that are shared. It's rewarding to see that we labor not in vain, that the LORD is touching people and giving them the ears to hear what He's saying to them.
One particular gentleman that comes to mind is a brother named Ron. I'd first met Ron during our annual Thanksgiving Outreach at church. He'd come to help wherever he could be used. He'd shared with me, that he'd been an attendee of our Ministry for several months at this point. Since that time, I've gotten to know him more & more. He truly has a heart to grow in the Good LORD and to live for Him. I now see Ron during service on Sundays.
It's just a cool thing to see that we are somehow helping to bring love, hope, and joy to our neighbors, simply by telling them the Truth.
The past few weeks, we've been blown away at His provision for this Ministry. Our home church, Horizon Christian Fellowship, was gracious enough to mention that our team was starting a Sleeping Bag Drive. Through that, we've obtained 10 new sleeping bags so far. I have a theory that will hopefully work out well if all goes as planned - There is alot of theft between the people on the streets, mostly blankets.... I figure if everyone gets a new warm sleeping bag, there won't be a need and hopefully they won't need to steal from each other. Unfortunately, we still have a long ways to go before we reach that goal... but GOD can do anything and we're trusting in Him.
Earlier this week, a sister in the LORD donated a freezer full of bread and 11 giant pies from Costco to help our Ministry share in His love. That bread is a huge relief and will save us money for awhile.
Now onto the evening at hand-
It was a mellow night. I can't tell if the gathering was smaller than normal or if less people desired eating a healthy salad, but we actually had left-overs. (Our team determines how many guests we serve by either how fast the food goes or by how much we serve and if we have left-overs.) Some of our volunteers we unable to make it down, so I was actually able to do something other than just share a message this week. It felt good to be back in the thick of the crowd, passing out waters. It had been such a long time since I've been able to help, due to the number of volunteers coming to serve.
It seems to me like more people are being encouraged through the messages that are shared. It's rewarding to see that we labor not in vain, that the LORD is touching people and giving them the ears to hear what He's saying to them.
One particular gentleman that comes to mind is a brother named Ron. I'd first met Ron during our annual Thanksgiving Outreach at church. He'd come to help wherever he could be used. He'd shared with me, that he'd been an attendee of our Ministry for several months at this point. Since that time, I've gotten to know him more & more. He truly has a heart to grow in the Good LORD and to live for Him. I now see Ron during service on Sundays.
It's just a cool thing to see that we are somehow helping to bring love, hope, and joy to our neighbors, simply by telling them the Truth.
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