Word-filled Wednesday

Then the King will say to those on his right,

'Come, you who are blessed
by my Father;
take your inheritance,
the kingdom prepared for you
since the creation of the world.
For I was hungry
and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty
and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger
and you invited me in,
I needed clothes
and you clothed me,
I was sick

and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
Matt 25:34 - 36

With a nervous smile, the man rose cautiously out of his seat. He turned to face the congregation, cleared his throat, and said, "Many of you do not know me, but some of you know me well. I was a prisoner at Giligil Prison, and some of you came there to visit me. I was released on 22 Dec., and came looking for this church today, but I was lost. Then I saw the vehicle of Madame Vikki, and I began to ride very fast following her. When she turned in here, I knew this was the place. Now I am pleased to be worshipping God together with you. May God bless you."

A huge lump formed in my throat as I watched this man, someone I had shared the love of God with, walk in freedom, not just physically outside the walls of the prison, but spiritually with the light of God shining in his eyes. The fruit of the prison ministry was there in front of me...and it blessed my soul.

Thank you, Jesus, for that dear brother David. May there be many more to come. Amen.

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