In our town there was a guy who we found living in the local cemetery. He was hidden very well. We began a long process of befriending him and helping him with many of his needs. Food, transportation, shelter and a number of other things. He came from California to South Carolina. After a good while were were able to find and speak with his family. During the conversation were told the "Leave him where he is". This fellows own family did not care a bit for his situation. But God did ! During the winter when we had ice and snow Jason picked him up and placed him in a nice warm hotel room for a several nights. (We did not a have a homeless shelter in Town at the time) He was so happy to have a "Real shower". Over time we found out that he had a connection to Tampa Fla. He had once worked there. As we had no real homeless services in our town we contacted the United Way in Tampa and set him up with someone that would help him when he arrived. Were able to buy him a bus ticket get him packed up, and off to Fla. he went.
we were able to have many conversations with him about the blessings of God and the whole Kingdom experience over the time we knew him. I smile when I think about him sitting up on the bus looking out of the window with that big bag of Burger King smiling at us as he left.
What is your troubling issue today? I'm sure that God will send someone with the answer !
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