Today's Daily Bread
James was diagnosed with heart problems, and his wife, Becky, was
no longer able to care for him or herself very well. They started
looking for an assisted living home. One of Becky’s first questions as
she visited each home was, “Do you puree your food?” She was concerned
that James have the kind of food he needed for his swallowing
difficulty. Several places answered “no,” so she kept searching. Finally
she heard “yes” at a Christian assisted living home.
Even though they weren’t believers in Jesus and had often argued with
a Christian neighbor about Him, James and Becky chose the Christian
home because of the pureed food. They began attending chapel services,
heard the gospel, and felt well cared for by the workers there. One day
James surrendered his life to Christ. He believes that God was pursuing
him (John 6:44), and He used pureed food to bring them to the Christian
home where he received the care of God’s people and heard of Christ’s
forgiveness.
Conversion is a work of God; in love He draws people to Himself. He
uses circumstances, His Word, people, and even pureed food to pursue
hearts. Be encouraged in your witness for Him. He will use your words
and deeds in His pursuit of those who need Christ.
It is not always words galore
Nor brilliancy of speech
That opens wide the gospel door
Within the sinner’s reach. —Rotz
Nor brilliancy of speech
That opens wide the gospel door
Within the sinner’s reach. —Rotz
Love is the magnet that draws believers together and attracts unbelievers to Christ.
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