Paige and I were out doing some evangelism in a local park. Prior to going out in prayer, I had a vision of someone with someone with a “red bandana” who had experienced “desertion.”
After talking with a few others in the park, Paige pointed out someone wearing a red hat. Not exactly a red bandana, but close enough. After a coffee break, we returned and saw that the guy “Z” was still there.
We approached “Z” and Paige shared a bit with him about what we were doing. He shared how I had prayed before we went out and received some words. “Z” was interested. We talked for a while and learned he grew up Christian but had gone away from the faith. He was sitting there with his father in law, who was a believer.
We did a lot of listening as “Z” was a talker and eager to share his life and beliefs. He had moved from a belief in God to a belief in “the Universe.” Eventually, through the conversation we were able to gently share truth, including addressing this very common idea we hear today that “everyone can believe whatever they want.”
It is certainly true—every human being does indeed have the choice to believe whatever they want to believe. And there is truth even in other religions and belief systems—but not the One most important eternal truth of saving faith apart from Jesus!
It was a good conversation where we were able to both stand on what we believed, yet be respectful and not have an argument. I was quietly praying a lot during this conversation.
After we finished, we were able to pray over “Z”s wife for healing as she had a cast on and came by then. She was grateful!
Then a little later, “Z”’s father in law came over and thanked us for being courageous. He shared a little feed back with us too, that was helpful.
As we left the park, “Z” made a point to come over and thank us again. Clearly he felt respected and loved—and I believe also, seen and sought out by God!
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