Being Grateful

Often times we take the blessings of God for granted. I had the opportunity of meeting two families from third world countries who where recently relocated to our area to get a new start in life. As I entered into their home, I could see the hope in their eyes and hear the gratefulness in their voices as they spoke through the translator. The excitement of knowing I was there to help them in any way and make their transition a bit smoother was an awesome testimony. I was so overwhelmed with their needs I could not walk away nor leave them just hanging. That same afternoon I gathered the troops (Sister Lisa, Sister LaMonica, Sister Tracy and Pastor Plaza) and we returned to their home to assess all their needs and left for the store. We returned and again I experienced what I call the true blessings from God… I was able to witness their joy and happiness as I saw VCC women put the shoes on their feet, put up the clothes to their bodies and hand them items that were desperately needed. Immediately the Word of God pierced my heart because it tells us to give and it will be given unto to you! The language barrier could have hindered us from being a blessing to these families, but we overcame that obstacle and we left with the fullness of God in each of us. We were tired and worn out from a day of Kingdom work but what a sense of fulfillment of doing the work of the Lord. I would not trade that day for anything in the world! To God be the glory!

Kneeling In Order To Stand,
Pastor Ron