Meeting someone for the first time, having no idea of their background, telling them about Jesus and how much He loves them, assuring them over and again that He will forgive them no matter what they have done, praying with them as they cry out to God weeping and asking for His forgiveness as they repent of their sins, is always such an incredible honor.
Then afterwards, when you find out the story that Jesus already knew, that this man had joined a gang at age 14, he killed someone, he served his time in prison and was just released, was trying to get home but he got ‘lost’ and ended up in our town, right by our church, you realize the powerful love and Mercy of Jesus!
We fellow-shipped with him, made sure he had food to eat and a place to rest and take a bath before he resumed his journey. I don’t know if our paths will ever cross again. But I do know he left today a changed man. And I also know that the Angel’s in Heaven are rejoicing, as another soul, a murderer, repented of his sins!!
Luke 15:10 KJV: Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
