Friday, June 09, 2006
One more work
"Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that you believe on Him whom He hath sent." John 6:29
Tuesday at the hospital, when Malcom was so ill, with a sense of urgency he spoke by telephone to someone for whom God had given him a burden: Michael's Dad, Joe. In my blog entry of February 13 entitled "Michael" I wrote, "I do not believe that the story stops here. God is working in lives, bringing people together to accomplish His eternal purposes." Malcom told Joe he wanted to see him. Of course part of the reason was to have one more chance to witness to Joe of salvation in Christ. He said, "I still have a work to do."
Joe immediately purchased a ticket and arrived at the Springfield airport after a flight from Pennsylvania. It was about 5 pm when he went up to the hospital. Malcom spent the next hour or so opening the Word of God and sharing how he might experience forgiveness of sins and a changed life like he had seen in others. Joe gladly bowed his head and prayed the prayer of belief and in that moment became a new creation in Christ! Praise God!
Today was quite busy with Malcom released from the hospital and then having the Hospice people come to our home with equipment, medicines, instructions etc. As always we depend upon the sustaining grace of God for the days ahead. Intertwined is joy because another child of God is on his way to heaven, the result of a life well lived...doing the work of God.
Tuesday at the hospital, when Malcom was so ill, with a sense of urgency he spoke by telephone to someone for whom God had given him a burden: Michael's Dad, Joe. In my blog entry of February 13 entitled "Michael" I wrote, "I do not believe that the story stops here. God is working in lives, bringing people together to accomplish His eternal purposes." Malcom told Joe he wanted to see him. Of course part of the reason was to have one more chance to witness to Joe of salvation in Christ. He said, "I still have a work to do."
Joe immediately purchased a ticket and arrived at the Springfield airport after a flight from Pennsylvania. It was about 5 pm when he went up to the hospital. Malcom spent the next hour or so opening the Word of God and sharing how he might experience forgiveness of sins and a changed life like he had seen in others. Joe gladly bowed his head and prayed the prayer of belief and in that moment became a new creation in Christ! Praise God!
Today was quite busy with Malcom released from the hospital and then having the Hospice people come to our home with equipment, medicines, instructions etc. As always we depend upon the sustaining grace of God for the days ahead. Intertwined is joy because another child of God is on his way to heaven, the result of a life well lived...doing the work of God.
7 Comments:
What a blessing to hear that father and son will see each other again..the tears of joy are flowing. Thank you for being faithful and a wonderful testimony. Praying for you.
In Christ,
NW
What a blessing. We are rejoicing with y'all over this soul that was saved. We've prayed for him for a long time now and it is just awsome that God used Malcom at this time. Love you so much, Carol.
CB
You don't know me well, but I'm a nurse at St. John's on 7C who has been following this site since last fall. I can't begin to tell you both what a blessing your entries have been to me, and a constant reminder of God's faithfulness in spite of the daily trials and tribulations of life. I continue to pray for you and your family at this time and rejoice in the salvation of Joe!
Libby
What a mighty God we serve. I also have tears of joy flowing for this brother in Christ. Thank you for your faithfulness, Malcom.
Sue M
Having met Michael and his mom here is St. Louis, and talking with Joe on the phone...I am amazed once again by God's faithfulness. Uncle Malcom, thank you for being a willing vessel that God could use to touch Joe's life. My prayer is that this entire family will find salvation through Joe's testimony.
We love you and are praying for you daily! It has been my honor to know your family.
Love,
Shelly
Carol, your comments continue to be a blessing along with heartache.
You and Malcom mean so much to me,
and just knowing you all as little as I do have made changes in my life. Some people take a lifetime to love, but you two only took minutes.
I am so proud for Joe, and that Malcom got to see finished what he and God were working on.
I am praying for peace and joy for all your family.
My love to you all, Betty Louise
Carol, Malcom and Family:
I am inspired, always, by your faithfulness and courage. I have prayed for your needs daily and will continue to pray that God will give you each what you need in the days ahead.
Love to all of you.
Cousin Kay
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