More rewarding than anything on this planet.

Tonight the Lord used my wife and I to witness to a man and woman that have been "searching for God." The man is David and His wife Virginia. Per David, he has been an alcoholic for over 16 years. At age 6 he started drinking and then when he got married it just got worse and worse. When he would drink he would get abusive to his wife of 16 years. A week ago he prayed and asked God to help him. He wanted to stop drinking and wanted to have a relationship with God. On Saturday, February 16th, two girls helping Grove City Baptist Church knock doors and visit homes, came to his door. It was early and he thought they might be Jehovah Witnesses. He kindly came to the door and proceeded to tell them he does not want anything to do with Jehovah Witnesses. When the girls informed David they where from a Baptist church he was thankful and shocked. He knew God had answered his prayer. He asked for a call from the Pastor and I called him the same day. We setup an appointment to meet him today. During our visit I found out that 1 year ago they lost there daughter at age 25. She had health issues that took her life. Then recently he was informed his liver and kidney is bad from drinking and he may not live too long especially if he keeps drinking. Like many, he has tried to quite before but without any long term success.

Tonight I talked to him and his wife about the Lord Jesus and how He can deliver him from his addiction of alcohol. He has been sober 4 days and wants to keep moving forward. I explained that to have victory he will need to accept Christ as his Savior. That means realizing that he is a sinner and his sin must be paid for. Jesus said it would be paid for in Hell if he does not accept Him (Jesus) as his Savior. Jesus Christ died on the Cross for his sins, was buried and rose again the same day. David and Virginia believe this but where not "ready" to accept Christ. I informed David of and the Reformers Unanimous Addictions Program that meets on Friday's and he is going to attend. Also I invited his wife and him to Church on Sunday and they promised they would attend.

Let's keep David and Virginia in our prayers. The Lord has already paid for there sin debt, all they need to do is accept His free gift of salvation. The World, the flesh, and the Devil are all against David and his wife from making this decision.