“God bless you,” he said time and again. “Read this, you’ll be glad you did.” He wore black sweats, purple and white tennis shoes and a green windbreaker. He stood in one place rather than pursuing people with an outstretched arm as many street evangelists do.
He handed me a salvation tract. In turn, I told him I was a Christian. He gathered his literature in one hand and gave me a high-five.
“Good to meet you, Brother” he said. “My name is Wayne.”
I admired Wayne’s humility and passion for reaching people for Christ. He wasn’t interested in having his face on Christian television, owning a big title in front of his name, or collecting huge offerings from churches. I even sensed his discomfort when I slapped him on his back and praised his ministry. He was simply grateful for God saving his life, and he wanted to show his appreciation by working for god to reach others. Wayne didn’t own a business card or DVD trumpeting his ministry. He said God hadn’t called him to establish a ministry-business; He had called him to tell others about the Savior’s love. So all he needed was a Bible, some gospel tracts, his testimony, and a genuine smile.
I was thankful God had introduced me to Wayne before I left Seattle. In a few short hours, like an angel delivering a personal message, a total stranger had shown me the difference between a professional Christian and an authentic follower of Christ. Wayne, I decided, didn’t need business cards that bore his name and a lofty title after all. He had “Follower of Jesus” written all over his life.” (Pp. 98, 99)
Taken from Hal Donaldson Midnight in the City- To purchase book please select link to you left.
Proverbs 14:20,21 NIV
20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.” 21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
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This Sunday the sermon was on the pharisee + tax collector and the priest tied it to the story of flying turtle! It just happened that the turtle had two eagle friends. He asked them if they would help him fly. Each eagle held on to the end of this rope with their strong beaks. The turtle used his mouth to hold on to the midle of the rope. When the eagles soared, the turtle FLEW! AS they were flying in the sky, someone asked the turtle how did you get to fly? He forgot that he was holding on to the ROPE - he plunged down! We must not forget or boast of good things that happen to us. Instead we must keep our mouths shut & thank GOD instead!
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