Last Wednesday evening, we met a man at the gym that was homeless. Again last night, we saw him there. His name is Edwin. Edwin shared that he is addicted to drugs and had not eaten in almost four days. While Rodney had offered to take him to rehab several months ago, he wasn't ready then. He was ready last night. So, after we took him dinner, we made arrangements to pick him up today to take him to rehab.
We picked him up today and drove to Oasis, a Christian rehab center for men in San Jose. Upon arriving, two workers told us that they were full and could not admit him. We were puzzled for what to do. We deinitely didn't want to bring him back to Anonos to live in the streets. What else was there to do but pray for Jesus to provide a place for him?
Not five minutes later, the man who is in charge of the rehab center showed up. Rodney explained our dilemma and he said that he would make room. They took Edwin in, gave him food, and gave us all hope. I have much to learn from their willingness to make room for Edwin in their life.
Matthew 25.40 says, "... the King will say, 'I'm telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.'"
washington state or alaska...?
9 years ago
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It is amazing how God does provide when you're doing His will. Sounds like you're having some faith building things happen. We miss you here. Hope you'll come back! Kelly is getting too stressed![although she's out for a couple of weeks for a surgery]. So, we do hope you come back. P. Coley
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