God's Amazing Ways!
No sooner did I write an article about ministering to the lost and the street kids in Asheville, NC, then God leads me to several HERE...who came from that very region!
Every day I begin with prayer and praise to God through Jesus Christ. I always add, “Heavenly Father, lead me to the people You want me to meet….” God is the Master of predestining His people and leading them to His purposes in our world today.
As I wrote in my previous article, I later went to various outdoor events to seek the people God wanted me to minister to. And, lo! I encountered a group of 4 people, young teens, dressed the typical Asheville/rainbow people style, with backpacks and dogs.
They were sitting on their backpacks on the sidewalk, enjoying the warm summer sun. One was fastidiously sewing up a rip in his overly worn backpack.
I remember feeling pain inside as I realized how young and how vulnerable these young teens were. I parked my vehicle and went to talk with them. When I mentioned “Asheville,” several mentioned they were from that area! I realized that here were some mother’s children, now riding the rails or hitch-hiking across America.
Their skin was dark from the inevitable dust and dirt the country roads disperse as they walk down them. Showers are not always available in their environment.
I gazed at their shoes. A motley assortment of boots, old and recent, in various degrees of condition, came into view. Their clothes were reminiscent of the legendary gypsies romanticized in the Old World. One even had a guitar.
As I looked at them and realized how young they were, I began to wonder. How many of these had worried mothers back home, praying for their children and crying, wondering where they were now…or if they were even alive? There were two young men and two young women sitting there. Suddenly I knew that THEY were my project for today, and my answer to prayer.
I went over to one and asked, “Hey, gang! How are things going? How ya doing for food and other stuff?” Their eyes lighted up as they looked at one another. Here was someone not looking at them with disdain, but someone who cared. How could I not care?They were young enough to be my grandchildren…IF I had been married with children and grandchildren, that is. I have been a single woman for God and His purposes, for 42 years now.
One young man spoke up. “Well…we are all out of dog food for our dogs….” And another said, “We need SOCKS! Ours are all worn out.” A young lady admitted they needed cans of food for their road trip and when riding the rails. Honestly, they all looked so frail and so pathetic, coated with dust and rag-tag clothes, their dirt-caked dogs happily wagging their tails as they looked at this stranger.
“Okay, guys. Let’s go to the grocery store and get some things you need!” One young lady jumped at the offer and accompanied me as we walked across the street to the local market. Just a child, I thought sadly to myself. She took me down several aisles, carefully picking out canned foods for them, and finally a bag of dog food for the several dogs.
I insisted on going to the candy aisle, and told her to pick out whatever she and her friends would like. She was so excited…just like a child. Break my heart. I purchased the items and we carried them back to her friends. They were so thankful for what God provided for them that day.
I emphasized to them that they were not to thank ME. I am nothing. I told them to look up to heaven and instead thank GOD and Jesus Christ that HE cared enough to provide this desperately needed food for them. I may be able to provide a few bags of food, BUT HE is the only One who can save them! Therefore, their focus MUST be upon HIM.
Across the street from where they were sitting in Whitefish, Montana, there is a frozen yogurt shop owned by Christian friends of mine, Reed and Kelli. They are powerful Christian witnesses in Whitefish, and they use their shop for the toddler’s ministry for their unique church there. Everyone loves them, and their tiny son Ezra is the delight of all the customers who come in. He is adorable!
Golly, I thought as I looked at these kids on that hot summer day. If I were their mom, I would sure love to treat them to some ice cream!
And so I said, “Hey, c’mon! Let’s go over to the ice cream shop and get something good for everyone!” They jumped up and followed me over to THE RED CABOOSE for a special summer treat. How excited they were as they grabbed self-serve bowls and helped themselves to frozen yogurt and delicious toppings.
Didn’t Jesus die for ALL to be saved???
in the times to come, is to
OBEY HIS WORD.
-Proverbs 19:17
James 2:14 and other verses encourage us to DO the things that manifest His love to other people in practical ways.
Many people believe that by PREPPING in numerous ways, they can preserve their lives during MARTIAL LAW in the times to come. And yes, I have exhorted God’s people to PREPARE FOR THE TIMES TO COME. “Faith without works is dead.”
However, it will take more than the mere efforts of mortal men to bring us all through the perilous future we face. The NWO enemy is fierce, well-armed, brutal and ruthless, armed with 21st century advanced military technology…and driven by Lucifer himself.
And as we do the things that please Him and touch the lives of others for Jesus Christ, making His will our priority, His grace will surely be there to bring us through the fire!
Source: http://americanholocaustcoming.blogspot.com/2013/07/gods-amazing-ways.html
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