By Jim Towers
At a time when I should begin slowing down God has seen fit to make my life even more hectic. I’ve always been a fighter for the underdog, and I suspect that’s why Gods given me more to do.
Although I’m not usually one to pray for guidance when I have enough information about a given matter because God has given us his written word as a guide along with common sense, (which isn’t so common anymore) and on top of that we believers have the Holy Spirits help to understand the more complex things in life and in scripture. Who could ask for more? And so, I pray about other things and give thanks throughout the day as we should. “Giving praise and thanks without ceasing.”1Thess 5:16-18.
In any case, my repertoire keeps expanding and is becoming more challenging every day as my Jewish friend Stanley keeps writing me as if I am helping him understand things even his Rabi doesn’t know. Knowing that Stanley is an Orthodox Jew I for the most part refer to the Old Testament when sharing scripture with him. The time may come when God Himself will open Stanley’s eyes to the Truth, even if He must appear to him in a dream or vision as stated in Joel 2:28-29. I, for one know that we can’t box God into our perception of reality.
I offered to let the young homosexual I’ve been witnessing to sell some of my artwork on commission. He just got back to me to let me know he was ready to begin this coming Saturday. I am convinced this is Gods doing and I will continue to share scripture and pray with him. Hopefully we will see breakthrough and I won’t have to attempt exorcism. (Besides I’m not sure I have that much faith.) Read on to hear what he has to say about his condition.
UPDATE;
The young man wrote the following back after I inquired about him calling himself weird.
hi only my parents and brothers live here my grandmother lives in South america, but yeah im staying at my parents house now im looking for a place of my own and trying to save money, yeah ive always kind of struggled with my confidence, being gay has been really hard, i suffered with some bullying too in my life, moving into a totally dofferent country when i was 13 was kinda hard too, ive been seeing a therapist for many years now, ive been told a few times im kinda weird so probably got stuck in my head lol
I will follow up on this young man by sharing verses of salvation and encouragement.
Today I had lunch at a snazzy place this atheist writer insisted we meet, (I’m glad he paid the exorbitant bill). He’s the writer of world history I met at the Social Security office. We hit it off right away since I was wearing my “Writer cap” at the time. It never fails to get attention. Since his third and last wife had just passed away, he was there doing some paperwork. I figured he was still grieving and lonely so since we both write I thought I’d like to get to know him better. In retrospect, I know now that this was another divine appointment with a person who had to hear the Gospel.
In any case we ordered – made some small talk and when the order arrived, I bowed my head and said grace openly, thanking God for the beautiful day, the meal and my having met this newfound friend – Larry who also bowed his head in response. I don’t like to beat around the bush or to acquiesce to another’s belief system and I’m not politically correct either. I make no apologies for what I know to be true.
As we continued to converse about books, movies and family life I couldn’t help but notice he was wearing a heavy gold necklace a gold ring on each hand – one set with a beautiful jade stone as well as a Rolex watch.
Although Larry was somewhat older than I and looked it, he still possessed a very keen mind. He had owned a big advertising agency in Dallas and finally retired here in Naples.
I began telling him about my being a Christian writer. Then I gave him my testimony to which he listened intently.
He tried to defend Islam but I told him I had done extensive research on Mohamed and I began to explain to him how this cult came about beginning with the birth of Esau by Abrahams handmaiden and how Sara had finally conceived and had a son named Isaac and how that Esau would be the father of many nations who would eventually become brother fighting brother even to the death. (Sunni and Shia Muslims.)
Larry listened as I went on to explain the Muslim faith and how it came into being through the seizure afflicted Mohamed at Medina and I couldn’t help but notice Larry’s introspection as he had nothing to add or to justify his erroneous belief.
To change the subject Larry then went on to say that President Trump was a troublemaker but after I told him of the crime committed by Obama and the Clinton’s he confessed that our entire political system had become corrupt with bribery, graft and all forms of corruption. When he continued to vilify Trump without cause I reminded him that it was Obama who had brought 30,000 unvetted Somalis in to our country and settled them in Minneapolis Minnesota where they eventually were able to vote one of their own (The vociferous anti-Christian anti – American anti – Jew, (Iihan Omar) into the house of representatives. As of this writing it’s my understanding that there was a resolution to dismiss this radical interloper for voicing her hatred for American and Israel.
Surprisingly, Larry didn’t know any of this about Muslims even though he was a visiting professor at some University up north and supposedly a very well-read writer and intellect. My thoughts on that was, “If you haven’t read scripture then you haven’t read anything.”
After Larry paid the bill of his own volition, I thanked him and he said, “You can buy next time.” I replied, “Have you ever eaten at Mc Donald’s?” We both laughed and he said – yes of course.
So, it seems we got off on sound footing.
P.S.
I just finished reading Mark Levin’s new book “Unfreedom of the Press” a good read – confirming what we should already know.
YBIC
Jim Towers
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