“Blessed are the Poor….”
I had an amazing weekend and I encountered God in so many ways in just 3 days!
I’ll tell you the story about my interaction with the lion and the lamb….
Sunday morning I wanted to eat breakfast before the “New Wine” service at my church to start. So I figured I would visit “First Watch”, a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant in Laurel. I wish I could give you a review on the food but unfortunately the wait was too long so I left to consider where I would try to get my meal from. As I walked to my car, a few feet away I heard a voice saying “thank you Jesus, Jesus!”
I looked to my left and saw an elderly man that appeared to be homeless. When I approached him I asked him if he had eaten breakfast. He replied with “no”. So I asked him if he felt comfortable getting in the car with me to ride a couple of yards to Panera Bread.
Let me tell ya’ll something: I HAVE NEVER MET A MORE FAITH FILLED MAN IN ALL MY LIFE!!!
This man was not only homeless but he was also a medically disabled Vietnam Veteran, over the age of 70. Yet I heard him praising and thanking Jesus more than people who are in far better circumstances, including myself!
I can tell you that in the spirit realm this man far surpassed me in levels of faith, serving, and obedience.
He went into details about how whenever he receives food, money, or supplies he makes sure to take care of his fellow homeless Vets. Many who are missing a leg, arm, or eye.
These brave soldiers are sleeping outside in the dead of winter right in Prince George’s County. This is very saddening considering that they have only become disabled due to their service in the US military.
Despite all of his natural misfortune, He continues to trust God, praise Jesus, and serve others in love.
When I thought about this encounter this morning I broke down in tears. Not because I felt pity for him but because I realized that God used him to set an example for me on how to stay low (humble) and how to continue being a vessel.
We can make a million excuses as to why we aren’t serving God but after my conversation with the Veteran I now know that all reasons not to serve God’s people are invalid. This man of God is physically disabled, old enough to be my grandfather, homeless, and rejected by the same government that willingly deployed him into war. Still he gives what he has to other people and he gives praises to Jesus instead of complaining.
Before we parted ways I asked if I could pray for him but honestly, with his level of faith I should have asked him to pray for me! LOL
The point of this post is not to guilt trip you into giving to homeless people or supporting disabled Veterans (but if you don’t see a need to bless those who are less fortunate woe to you!)
I wanted to give you a modern day example of how Jesus walked this earth:
Meek and gentle like a lamb,
Putting others before himself,
Here to serve and not to be served,
But also mighty like a lion,
A soldier that has survived war,
Walking in authority and faith,
Filled with love and truth
Mr. Rodger had one piece of advice for me and I want to share it with you all:
“If God tells you to do something, you better do it” AMEN!
I believe that it was God’s will for me to meet him. Through him I was able to see Heaven on Earth