I have a row full of Bibles on my bookshelf. Now you can download and read them on a tablet and save space, yet, there is something about physically holding a Bible.
I parted with one of my Bibles today. My eyes aren't stellar anymore. I bought the Bible recently but when it arrived, I realized I couldn't see the print very well.
I sold it on social media. Rafael contacted me about buying the Bible for his son. We agreed to meet at a designated place. I got there first and waited a few minutes for him to arrive. He drove up, got out of the car, and I greeted him. He said his son is 37 and has had a drug problem. "He wants to read the Bible," he told me. When he paid me, I asked, "Rafael, can I pray over this Bible for your son?" He said, please do." We both held on the to Bible and asked God to help his son, Emanuel, to overcome his addiction, and that the Word of God would help him on his journey, and give wisdom to his parents. His face beamed with a smile as he thanked me.
In the Bible, Isaiah 9:6 proclaims,
"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
With that kind of Wonderful Counselor helping him, Emanuel can discover a new life.
I learned a long time ago, you can't plan these things. They are truly divine appointments. I find it interesting his son's name is Emanuel, meaning "God with Us." This all happened less than a week before Christmas. His message still makes a difference!
Merry Christmas!
I recently heard the same story from a recovering addict. No amount of will can change your story- it needs to be God's divine appointment and you just need to show up! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the post. I appreciate your comment. Keep them coming, and Merry Christmas!
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