Sunday, March 21, 2010

I chose this picture of great expectation to set the stage for a description of a brother at the center. He is a late thirties man who has done many things; good and bad. He was successful in business and at one point had a car dealership; he also roamed the streets gang banging dodging bullets when younger; he has served in the church (I think as a youth pastor), and he was in strong man competition where he ultimately broke his back and became addicted to pain meds. Now he is in our program after losing everything material, but still has his marriage in tact.

So, what does the picture above have to do with this brother? I’ll tell you; if you were to have the chance to meet him, he would be of the mind set that the Holy Spirit had brought you to him and that the Holy Spirit was going to manifest Himself in some way at the meeting. I see him every morning, a mountain of a man, and he is handsome, composed, and friendly with a radio voice as he man’s the center’s phones. I look forward to talking with him because this spirit of anticipation permeates him with each encounter. He is there to do business with God and he has no doubt that each person that walks in the office is an opportunity to see God work. You can’t help but be drawn in by his amiable smile and eager anticipation. To tell you that God rewards his anticipation, words fail to express. Nearly every morning one of us, or both, ends up in tears or leaves with a heart full of God’s presence. He is child-like in his faith and God pours out blessing in return. This brother has truly left his mark on me and represents the scripture that exhorts us to be ready in season and out; he is genuine, low keyed and full of the Holy Spirit that splashes all over the office while he’s there.

What a blessing, what a blessing.

Photo by Vrindaavan Lila

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Hello Fred! What a blessing to be able to work with this man, it sounds like you are blessed just to be in his presence! What a beautiful faith He has and it's no wonder that God rewards him amply.

A perfect picture to go with your description too.

God's blessings to you!

Joseph Pulikotil said...

Hi Fred:)

A real life story of inspiration.

While most of us look at people with suspicion and animosity, he looks at people as if they have come from God and he has an opportunity to do business with God. This is a wonderful attitude and a fantastic thinking. If all of us think like this, the world will have less evil and hatred, crimes against society will be reduced and probably we will all need less policing and jails.

The photo beautifully matches your post.

Have a nice day Fred:)
Joseph

FCB said...

Hi Trudy,
Good to see your name pop up, you are so right, I have been very inspired by this man, and so many others. I thought I might be of some inspiration working there but soon found that I receive far more than I'll ever give. It does consume me but in a good way. God bless you and your family,
Fred


Hi Joseph,
You are so right, your description fits me in too many ways, but I am learning, call me a late bloomer.
God bless,
Fred