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Who
are the helpers?
(2Co
1:3-4) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our
affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any
affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by
God.
So,
who are those helpers that travel long distances to uncertain
surroundings, giving up some creature comforts? Who willingly spends
long days in the heat, sweating, working, lifting, feeding, fixing,
carrying, walking, talking, hugging, praying, sharing with people
they have never seen before, and in all probability will never see
again? Who does that? God's Children. That's who!
There
is a fellow named Walt who drove over a thousand miles to be God's
vessel carrying hope to a stranger in need. Walt spent much of his
life building really, really big facilities. Walt knows how to get
things done. He is one of the first people to make contact with
absolute strangers, and the Holy Spirit leads his every step. Walt
uses his own truck, and even following an accident that caused great
damage to his favorite truck, a crow bar, hammer and a prayer allowed
him to continue serving among the piles of rubble. God has answered
his prayers, he will be made whole. The mission continues.
Then
there is Stu. I think God made Stu very special. Meeting him is like
seeing an old friend and in the first 30 seconds of shaking his
Louisiana Bred hand, its is like you have known him your whole life.
By the grace of God, Stu brings a uncommon calm to any situation.
The master of friendly distraction, this soft talking smiling saint
immediately turns a victim's mind from their troubles and moves their
thoughts to hope, help, recovery, and prayer. Stu has suffered more
than his share of pain and trouble in his life. The Lord blesses when
He leads Stu to that soft spot in a person's heart, the spot that
operates the tear glands, and suddenly, for a time, everything bad
stops in its tracks and hope is poured deep into the soul. Stu is
blessed and through him, the Holy Spirit double blesses those who
were placed in his path by tragedy. Stu and Walt are part of a huge
team of folks who are specially equipped by the Lord to deliver His
light to needy hearts.
Who
are the helpers? They are all born again, filled to the brim with
the rich love of Jesus Christ. God made them policemen, builders,
pastors, chaplains, physicians, engineers, pilots, accountants,
mechanics, writers, homemakers, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters,
and just good old fashioned God fearing, Jesus loving people willing
to be a part of something so much bigger than themselves. That is
the Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Team, my friend!!
They Get it done!
This
was my very first disaster call out. I am hopelessly hooked. The
experience, the favor of God, the movement of the Holy Spirit has
changed me forever. Working along side of these wonderful selfless
souls opened a door to the richness and beauty of our Lord's plan,
His character, His wonder, and His compassion. People helping other
people........what a Godly concept!
Have
you read your Bible today?
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