On our second trip to the junkyard we met a man who was known as Pee Wee. He was 68 years old and in bad health. He needed a walking cane to get around. He was injured years and years ago when he fell from a roof and broke his leg in several places. He had no money at the time so his his broken bones healed not set. This caused one of his legs to be badly deformed. We spent some time with Pee Wee talking and getting to know him. Since his accident he was not able to work much. Things went from bad to worse for him. He had been living in the junkyard for more than 14 years. 14 YEARS!!. As we got to know him and he got to know us over the course of the afternoon God put a real burden for him on both of us.
When it was time for us to leave for the day Jason got a real witness from the Holy Spirit an ask Pee Wee this BOLD question. Jason said "Pee Wee, God is a big God. He will answer your prayers. Ask him. What can we do...What can God do for you right now to make your life easier. ask anything at all !
OK, stop right here for a second and think of all of the request that Pee Wee could have ask for. IE. Money, Beer, a Car, Home, Food and on and on....
But God put that question on Jason and I knew right then that what ever Pee Wee was going to ask it absolutely would be done. No question in my mind at all.
Here is what Pee Wee ask of God that day. He got a bit of a tear in his eye and said...Do you think you guys could come by and visit with me from time to time?
WOW !!! Of all of the things he could have ask for, all he wanted is to have a friend. Someone to talk to. Well you know what our answer was ...Right ?
On the way home that night Jason and I did not talk much at all. We were in deep communication with heaven. (Prayer).
This is the lesson we got from that day...Pee wee just wanted to feel like a NORMAL person. To have someone to call his friend. To care for him, To check on him, a reason to be alive. That's all. JUST VISIT ME !! On that day We were dedicated to being a good friend to Pee Wee. He was not just a ministry project, He became a friend of ours.
Fast Forward to the next Sunday...
Sunday morning I'm sitting on the pew while the preacher is preaching, I'm thinking of Pee Wee. Then I got direction from heaven. What about the guy sitting right next to you ? How is he feeling right now ? Is he in trouble ? Look up there three rows up. How is she feeling ? Is she in need ? Do these people need a friend or a friendly word of encouragement? How will you know if you don't speak with them. What if you missed it.
So let me ask you to think for a moment. Every day how many people do you come in contact with? Pass in the hall at work, In traffic, at the Cash register, At the car wash, On the phone? What do you think the chances are that just one of those folks just need a kind word, some hope, An edifying word.
God knows where you are and what is in front of you. He will send someone to you with a word for you.
WILL YOU BE SENT TO SOMEONE? Today look for a Pee Wee.
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