The Good News
- James Mastroianni
- Jan 20, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 25, 2022
Following this weekend's gathering we received several reports/testimonies regarding the Lord opening doors for the gospel that were very encouraging and thought perhaps others would also be encouraged/helped if there was a forum to share those experiences. So here it is...
Yesterday the young man who treats our home for pests stopped by for a treatment. As he was passing through my office he shared how he was so busy and could use three of himself.
I related how I often feel the same but how recently, as I submit my life to the Lord, how I have found only one thing necessary. To look to the Lord and ask, “Lord, what are you doing right now?”. I shared how there are two sides to Jesus as Lord. One side is we have to submit to Him. But the other side is He becomes fully responsible for us. We no longer have to bear the responsibility of making decisions and dir…
On the way home we stopped for gas just outside of Monticello. We noticed a state trooper talking to a man who appeared to be hitch hiking on the interstate. He came inside to use the phone and he sounded as if he was in a desperate situation.
After filling up the tank, we loaded up and pulled out but then the Lord nudged us to pull back in to speak to this man. The only thing we had to offer was a $25 Shell Gift Card. I stepped out of the car and approached the man not sure what the say but immediately the Lord gave me words. I offered him the card and asked His name. I …