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June 18, 1989 - The first opportunity I ever had to proclaim Jesus as Lord publicly. Yes. He is the reason for those smiles. http://www.springsofpraise.com/FathersDayArticle1989.pdf
One day in June 1989, I got a call from this lady who identified herself as a Reporter for the Clarion Ledger. She said that someone had called and told her about me, raising my two sons on my own, and she wanted to write a story about me for an upcoming Fathers Day article she was writing. Of course I was flattered, as I had never once been noticed publicly for anything, let alone be the focus of a feature article. I agreed and we setup a time for her to come by. Now, my living situation was not impressive at all, in fact we were living in low income apartments in South Jackson. But I went out and bought the boys something nice to wear, and we were as ready as we could get. I had no idea of the questions she was going to ask, and answered the best I could. But when she asked about my life, and how I was able to be so happy given my situation, that was my opportunity to tell the world what it was that put a smile on our faces. I was kinda surprised that she actually printed it, but it was the one paragraph in the entire article that made people respond. Afterwards, I felt like a celebrity at work. Everyone was saying what a nice article it was, but most complimented me for proclaiming Christ publicly. I got countless letters forwarded to me from good hearted Christians thanking me, and encouraging me in my walk with the Lord. What a valuable lesson this was for me as a young Christian, which has stayed with me my entire Christian life. Since that experience I have always been mindful of Matthew 10:32, “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven”, and tried to take every opportunity to share the hope that is in me. Every post I make, I try to remember, if the Lord called me home today, what would be the last thing I said publicly. When people looked back on my Facebook wall, would they see a picture of a man who loved Jesus? My prayer is that when I leave this place I will be remembered as a man who loved his God, his wife, his family, and his friends with all he had; and I ALWAYS shared with others the hope that was in me. Because, that my friends is the end game. Our prize at the end is Heaven, and I realize I have no power to save anyone. But, one thing I can make sure they know is how I made it, and that same Jesus who prepared my pathway to Heaven, can prepare theirs as well. Jesus said in Revelation 3:20, “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in…” and once Jesus comes into our lives, our destiny is claimed forevermore.
From my heart to yours!
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