My friends, I’m so glad you’re here! I have an incredible guest post for you today! 3 years ago, a friend of mine, named Jordan Davis, wrote about an eye-opening experience he had. I just recently came across it. It resonated with me; moved, encouraged, and shook me in the best of ways.
I asked him if I could repost it here on the Back Porch, and he agreed. I cannot wait for you to read this powerful, awe-inspiring story! It didn’t have a title, so I did my best to give it one. After that, the words are his.
When God’s Message is Heard and Delivered, People Find Hope!
Okay; long post incoming, but I promise it’ll be worth it!
So, tonight on my way to Walmart, Jessica King called me. Mind you; I’m in Alaska, and she’s in Texas right now. Anyway, she called me to tell me that God placed it on her heart that there was going to be a homeless man at Walmart that needed someone to talk to.
She didn’t know if it was a vision for her, or one for me; but she wanted me to be aware. So, I continued my shopping as usual, just being more mindful of the people around me than I usually would be. I finish check out and walk outside.
I looked around and didn’t see anyone, but I did see a backpack just sitting by itself near the entrance. So, I just watched the backpack, and waited for its owner. It turns out, it belonged to a man and a really cute puppy.
At this point I was suspicious that this was who I was supposed to talk to, but I wasn’t totally sure. So, I kept staring at his cute pup lol. He got up and walked outside to where I was. I began asking him about his puppy, and he told me how the dog kept bumping into his heater.
At this point he revealed to me that he and the puppy were living in a tent with a small space heater inside it. I asked him if there was anything I could do for him, and he told me his heater was out of propane. He was so worried that he and the dog were going to have to sleep in the cold for the night. I told him I’d take care of it, and I went in and bought him a few things.
I just kept thinking about how ever Present our God is. I kept thinking about how this man felt totally alone and abandoned, and yet God was working on his behalf without him even knowing it.
I walked in the store and just started crying. Walking through the store, gathering things for this man God placed in my path, eyes full of tears, looking like an idiot lol. I just kept thinking about how ever Present our God is. I kept thinking about how this man felt totally alone and abandoned, and yet God was working on his behalf without him even knowing it.
So, I take him some food, and propane. I told him that someone called me before I had even gotten there and said that there was someone waiting for me. He started crying.
I asked him if he knew Jesus, and if I could pray for him. He told me I could, and so I did. He just kept squeezing my hand, crying, and thanking me. He began telling me how he felt that God had forgotten about him, he felt that he has been cast out and rejected by everyone. It broke my heart, but I’m so thankful that I was able to rebuke all of his thoughts of inadequacy.
Tonight, Dave (that’s his name) knows that he is still loved by God. That he isn’t looked over by everyone. He knows that his current situation is not a permanent one.
And guys let me tell you; Dave, for the first time in a long time, has hope. He feels loved. He feels connected.
Look at God, y’all. I can’t even begin to express how thankful I am for a God who loves and protects his children so fiercely, even the lost ones.
I’m at a loss for words. Typing this with tears streaming down my face, I want someone to be encouraged. I want you to know that God hears your cries, even the quietest ones. He knows the desires of your heart. He knows the storms you’re facing, and He will come through.
Even if you feel like you’re a billion miles away from Him tonight, he still wants you. You are still loved, so, so much. God is good, man. So incredibly good.
(Written by Jordan Davis on 3/10/2018)
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