Thy Will Be Done

This past Saturday night was the Sugarland concert here in Chattanooga. Josh and I thought it might be a good idea to park away from the venue and walk to the convention center. On the way we had plans to pass out Gospel tracts and witness to people on our way there. We both were looking forward to the “black tie” fund raiser that Sugarland was performing at…but God had other plans. Within 20 minutes of being downtown Josh was witnessing to a couple walking down the street. After I finished up my talk with someone I walked by to check out what was happening. I heard the lady say, “…that 144,000 is the Jehovah’s Witnesses...” I knew right then what the deal was. As the four of us stood on the sidewalk having our discussion a fifth person arrived, his name is Charles. Charles was obviously a wee-bit intoxicated because he quickly chimed in with his sermon on Revelation and the end of the world. The JW woman quickly cut him off and he was steaming mad. He was screaming at all four of us telling us “You people say you are Christians but you don’t want me to talk to you!” The situation could have quickly turned bad but Josh and I gently talked him into coming back over to us. After a few minutes went by Josh delivered the question “Would you consider yourself to be a good person?” I knew this would be the time to get Charles out of the way. So I asked him to step away and hang out with me on a park bench for a minute or two. Josh was able to present the Law to both of the JW’s. The gentleman was extremely convicted and wanted to continue talking Josh, but his fiancé’ pulled him away.

A few minutes later he did come back and Josh was able to witness to them a bit more. Josh was also able to minister to this couple by taking them to the grocery store and assisting them in stocking up on some meals and such. This gave me some time to continue to witness to some homeless folks that were in the area. I was able to witness to at least 8 to 10 people in a very short period of time because 2 to 3 at a time were sitting on park benches. While the people that I spoke with were very kind in letting me present the Gospel to them they also asked me to help them with some needs. So, my wife and are making some care packages that I will be taking back this week. Please pray for my homeless friends.

Cory – living in Chattanooga, but his children are in Birmingham
Cindy – is finally clean from drugs and alcohol but has supervised visitation with her daughter
Charles “Mississippi” – homeless passing through Chattanooga
Leon – homeless passing through Chattanooga
Carrie – was just looking for a “drink”
Charles – is an older gentlemen, admitted he wasn’t saved, but told me our talk was a “blessing”

Later that evening I spoke to Josh about the JW couple. Josh continued to witness to them and warn them of the coming judgment. They both agreed to meet with us and have a Bible study very soon. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will soften their heart. Josh and I both had plans to spend the evening with the elite of Chattanooga and to bring the Gospel to them but God had plans for the night too. I have been praying for some of those “God moments” in ministering to people and He delivered tonight. Thank you Lord for another answered prayer. All the glory to God alone! Above all else Thy will be done. Amen.