A Burning Love

Mark 11:25  “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."

I met Ms. Deane at her home that was now burned to the ground.  Although she had another place to reside, she had fond memories at this house and treasured keepsakes there that were now lost. Based on circumstances involved with discovery of the fire, there is a person that is now a suspect for committing arson of the dwelling.  Ms. Deane knows who the suspect is and believes the same person has broken into this house in the past.  As you can imagine, anyone might feel hatred toward someone for committing such a horrendous act.  

Ms. Deane says that it was not until last night during the worship service that she was able to forgive this person. At that point I shared my testimony of forgiveness with her.  As we sat in my truck, she began to cry as though she were feeling the freedom of forgiveness and confirmation from the Holy Spirit for her obedient act.  As for God’s timing, he again displayed such grace and sovereignty.  Prior to our meeting today, I set the inspection appointment one day later than usual. Without my knowledge, this allowed her to hear from the Holy Spirit the prior night in worship and experience blessed peace in her act of forgiveness.  Ms. Dean said it was a divine appointment today.  I agree.  I shared a daily Bible with her and gained a sister in Christ.

I ask for prayers for the capture of the suspect that he may placed where he could hear the Gospel, repent and believe.

His Eye is on The Sparrow

Luke 12:6     Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God.

I recently received a reinspection request to confirm completed repairs in a home.  When setting the appointment, the lady said in broken English that she couldn’t meet in the morning because her son had cancer.  I took that to mean that she had doctor appointments in the morning.  So the appointment was set late in the morning. 

As I pulled into the cul-de-sac, I began feeling that I have been to this street before.  The house looked very familiar.  Shortly after I arrived, the homeowner arrived and I meet her and her son.  He was obviously going through chemotherapy as he had no hair on his head.  I briefly discuss the claim and then ask the son Michael how his treatment is coming along.  He smiles and says that his body is responding to the chemo and the cancer is appears to be fading.  Although he smiles, you can tell that the battle has been difficult and the chemo tires his body.  He is a young 26 years of age.  He and his mother return to the vehicle to wait as the paint fumes make him nauseous.  As I’m completing my inspection, I’m prompted in my thoughts to ask him about his faith.  I’m hesitant to do this as I was listening to their conversation in Arabic. 

I complete my task and as I complete my final explanations, I ask him if he would mind telling me where he places his faith.  He smiled and said that he was Christian.  My memory now is complete.  I said “you’re Egyptian”.  He said yes.  I told that them I had adjusted a claim for them back in 2008.  Except for then, I had only met his father.  We had discussed Christianity in Egypt and the status of the country even back then.  I was able to share an ESV study Bible with Michael to compliment his orthodox study Bible.  I offered to pray for healing over him and he asked that I keep him in my prayers.  He mentioned not having patience in dealing with the insurance company due to his condition.  I said to have patience because as you can see, GOD is over all things.

I’m amazed how the dynamics such as time, distance and schedules never deter the plans of the Lord.  I guess because he controls all those things and everything else.  I’m thankful that he has his eye on Michael and brought someone to encourage him with a soothing word, a strengthening prayer and the Truth of his Word.