God has been working on me a lot lately. He has been revealing to me what the church is, and what it should be. I have been so blessed to take in what God has told me, and I feel that if I don't apply it I am a
hypocrite.
Well God put me to the test today. I went to Subway with my mom for lunch today. As we were standing in line, I saw a man named Scott (about my age) just sitting there with a look of anticipation. After we had gotten the food, Scott stood up and went to the counter. He asked for an application. But the manager told him that there were none left, and that he can go online to get it. The look on Scott's face was
heart breaking. I saw him walk out of Subway and go to his bike. He just stood there for awhile, as if he were thinking of a way to get that application. So my mom and I walked to the car, and right when I got in
I felt so tense. I knew that I just learned about how the church is supposed to get out in the community and
serve. So I got out of the car and walked towards this gentleman. Not knowing his name yet, I said, "hey man. I
am gonna get you your application, if you just wait here. I'll see if the one a few miles down has it, and if not I will print one off of my house". I could not believe the
joy I saw in this guys face, but it was a humble joy. And realizing he did not have any money, I gave him a few bucks to get a drink while he was waiting for me.
So mom and I drove to the next Subway to get an application, and sure enough there were none. God wanted us to work for this
:) So we ran home, I got out of the car quickly and printed off an application for him. But before I ran out, I got a
Bible (one of my favorite ones) and I put the bookmark on John 3:16. We took off and got there, and sure enough Scott was standing there with a drink in his hand. (I appreciated that he used the money the way I asked him to). So I gave him the application, but insisted that in order to take the pen to fill it out, he must take this Bible. I explained to him that
I am not pressing a religion down his throat. But that I am
totally in love with
Jesus and His word, and I promise you that if you take this book and read it you will never be the same again.
I then asked his name, and I told him I loved him and was praying for him. As we said bye, he said thanks again for the bible.
How cool is that?! Not thanks for the application, but thanks for the Bible.
I was so excited.
I am praying that Scott finds eternal life and the King of Kings through reading God's word. Pray for him.