What a difference!

I was walking on our Friday mini-mission trip with a volunteer talking. I saw someone I thought I recognized about a half-block up. I suggested that the volunteer allow me to approach the person alone because the person I thought I recognized is sometimes very angry.

I couldn't have been more mistaken about who I saw. The musical 6 foot 8 young man grinned ear to ear and shouted, "Well hello, Terry! I was hoping to see you! You probably don't remember me, but I'm Jason." I could hardly believe what I was seeing. 

For you see, it was the same man outwardly, but there was nothing the same about him. He was peaceful, happy, and full of joy. He told me where he had been for the past year or so and why he was traveling and street-dependent again. He gratefully took a few things and bragged about how he tells everyone what great work we do, wherever he goes. And then he said goodbye.

I stopped him and asked about his faith, because I had a hunch. Sure enough, he told me he had hit rock bottom about a year ago and have found a new life in Christ! I asked if I could give him a hug and he grinned ear to ear and dropped his pack to the ground. I once again feared for my safety as he bear-hugged me. Thankfully no ribs were cracked. What a wonderful difference faith makes.

We cannot fix anyone, but faith can cure anything through God. We are so happy to see someone find their way home to Christ's loving arms.

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