I got to teach yesterday at C4TB on 1 Peter 3:13-22. I was reminded that we are not to give up, because the battle is already won. Victory is ours! And that is why we have hope, hope that Christ desires us to be.
Tuesdays have been good in that we are continuing to meet needs and also continuing to build relationships. But it doesn't mean there isn't times that one just wants to scream "INJUSTICE". The bridge is getting a huge makeover and since they been doing that it seems that some of the regulars are getting trespassed from that area. If they give a cause for themselves to be trespassed then they have to suffer the consequences, but for those who haven't given anyone a reason, that is injustice. So, I am have packing up extra food and driving to where I know they will be, cause once again there isn't an "if" cause on Matt 25:45.
I met a new family that are down on their luck, but are surviving. They have two daughters, one 19 but is mentally challenge and one that is 15. Jade (15) is attending high school. This family is living out in the woods, but man, their spirits are alive. I asked "what do you need?". The reason I ask this one question is because you can actually sometimes tell if they are really in need or if they are trying to provide a need to their own personal vice. Greg, the dad, said all they need is water to cook. Angela, the mom, spoke up and said we could also use some camping oil. Two simple items that are so easy for us to get. I give them my card and said if I call you know that I will be bringing these items. I am hoping to do that later this week for even the finances on my end are tight to say the least. But, let me remind you, their spirits were alive. They believe that God will provide. Provide for them where they are at in this point of their journey. Do we believe that for ourselves?
I will share next week about Michelle and how I constantly pray for her to stay clean even though she has put herself back walking the streets.
Hope is here, it is Christ, and it also needs us to be the hands and feet. Pray that you will answer when He calls.
