The suffering I underwent during the month of October has been more than compensated for…
Within the past month the Lord has brought many loving Christians into my life, and He has expanded the outreach of my testimony.
Today, I had a great visit with Bridgette, an “on fire for the Lord” twenty-four-year-old. She wrote to me because she is doing a college paper on the subject of forgiveness. She is from South Africa and is currently an exchange student going to school in New York City. Normally I try to discourage visits, except for a very narrow group of close friends. However, after prayer, the Lord told me that this one will be okay. It was.
We had a good time fellowshipping and talking about the Lord. I was so encouraged in my own faith to find such a fine young lady so sold-out to God. Bridgette's love for Jesus Christ was so evident, and her face simply glowed as she told me what the Lord means to her and how her life has changed. It was nice to be around someone who is so energetic and so filled with joy. I felt as if I were spending time with my own daughter. I am twice her age.
Bridgette's paper is due December 7th. She first heard about my story while she was sitting in her church. The pastor was using me as an example of God's mercy. I was humbled and honored to learn this. For I have no idea who this man is. But I praise God that other Christians are finding my story worthy to be used to encourage others about the grace of God.
I'm truly a blessed man. Christ touched me today through this young woman who loves Him with all her heart and mind.
D.B.
Today, I had a great visit with Bridgette, an “on fire for the Lord” twenty-four-year-old. She wrote to me because she is doing a college paper on the subject of forgiveness. She is from South Africa and is currently an exchange student going to school in New York City. Normally I try to discourage visits, except for a very narrow group of close friends. However, after prayer, the Lord told me that this one will be okay. It was.
We had a good time fellowshipping and talking about the Lord. I was so encouraged in my own faith to find such a fine young lady so sold-out to God. Bridgette's love for Jesus Christ was so evident, and her face simply glowed as she told me what the Lord means to her and how her life has changed. It was nice to be around someone who is so energetic and so filled with joy. I felt as if I were spending time with my own daughter. I am twice her age.
Bridgette's paper is due December 7th. She first heard about my story while she was sitting in her church. The pastor was using me as an example of God's mercy. I was humbled and honored to learn this. For I have no idea who this man is. But I praise God that other Christians are finding my story worthy to be used to encourage others about the grace of God.
I'm truly a blessed man. Christ touched me today through this young woman who loves Him with all her heart and mind.
D.B.