GOD MOVES POWERFULLY THROUGH QUIET FAITHFULNESS

Last night out on the streets of Norfolk we were reminded that God doesn’t need a grandly prepared message, or an over-the-top prayer session. He doesn’t need us to ‘do more,’ think better, or jump higher.

God desires us to be quietly faithful. Through our faithfulness He makes us a light to the lost, a beacon of hope, the salt of the Earth, and he gives us a message of life for a dying world. This is what we experience when God is working through us, and through those around us. This is what we experienced last night as we served the homeless.

QUIET FAITHFULNESS

Nick brought the grill and cooked the burgers and hotdogs while people waited patiently in line. No big deal.

Kathy brought a large platter of fresh fried chicken that was left over from an event she had been attending, along with some finger food. She was just thinking of others.

While waiting for their food to be served Aaron was encouraging folks. He was simply being a faithful friend.

Charles shared a Word with the group out of Isaiah and brought everyone’s attention to Christ. It was simple, from his heart, not formally prepared. Despite his apprehension to speak in front of crowds Charles decided to be faithful to share what the Lord had on his heart.

Jeremy followed up the Word encouraging everyone to consider what the Lord has done for us all. He merely stirred our hearts.

Laura’s Mom gave us two large boxes that were filled with blankets. I almost put them in storage for next year but decided to bring them out. They were all gratefully received.

POWER

Last night was a night of encouragement. Solom shared that despite the odds, he will be moving into permanent housing if a few weeks. We had been praying for doors to open for him and he gave all the credit to the hand of God.

David shared that his disability check was finally cleared and that he will be able to afford a place to stay in the next few weeks. Another good man getting off the streets.

Steve received a Bible from a friend who loves him.

Jason was particularly blessed by Charles’ Word and received prayer for the struggles that he and his family are walking through.

Mike asked that we take some extra time with him next week as he has some things that are important that he would like for us to hear.

It was very apparent last night that the Lord is working in the hearts of those we serve.

GLORY

There were many other things discussed and ways that folks were encouraged. It was clear to us that God was glorified last night in our quiet faithfulness.

Let me encourage each of our readers to be quietly faithful. To get up and do what the Lord directs. Pray, befriend, support, share, or encourage ‘the least of these’ that the Lord puts before you. God will do the heavy lifting. He will change hearts, change lives, and change situations through your faithfulness.

Be Blessed Today in God’s Love

 

Steve Zollos