I was walking on the beach and met a man sitting on the sand with his baby. Juan was waiting for his wife and kids while they played in the surf.
I admired his baby and then visited with him for awhile. Finally I asked if he had a faith background.
He said he would feel like a hypocrite if he went to church, because he’s done a lot of bad things in his life.
I told him that people don’t go to church because they deserve to go, but because they need to go. The Bible tells us we are all sinners, we all need a Savior—and there is only One.
He listened and asked questions. I could see his relief as he began to recognize that perhaps there WAS hope. He was interested in the tracts I had in my big pocket and said he’d like to share them with his wife. He gave me his email address so I could send him some Christian websites. One I later sent him is: www.godlife.com . Another one is www.whoisjesus-really.com .
He said he lived in North Hollywood. Could I recommend a good church for him there? I did an online search and found what I thought would be a good one for them.
I don’t believe it was an accident that we just happened to meet on the beach. Rather, it was a divine appointment.
“Thank You, Lord, for directing me to stop and talk with Juan. Thank You for touching his heart and giving him a desire to find a church with his family. What Joy!
- Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. John 3:36
- Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12
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I guess we all have a bit of hypocrite in us.
No doubt about it. Yet we have a forgiving Father who allows us to start all over with a clean slate when we turn back to Him.
Very good! That is a most common response I receive as well….and is a common misbelief too. I sure wish I could meet you on that beach too! 🙂 You are such a blessing to those you meet and through you, God is moving! God bless!
I wish you could join us on the beach as well Mark! I’m sure you’d be a great asset!
Amen sister, we do not attend church because we deserve it, we attend because we/I are/am thirsty for His message. You are a messenger, God’s message resonates in you. Keep up the good work.
In Christ, Roya
Thank you Roya. We certainly agree on this.