Brethren:
As a part of Project EZRA, we have been challenged to read a chapter or verse, open air from the Bible. We had the blessed opportunity to read Matthew chapter 5 on Memorial Day, and 1 John on the 4th of July. I went to my regular "fishing hole" in Mountain View, and found that there was no one there!!! Now, I had observed a bus stop not too far away, that had alot of people waiting for the buses, but alas, no one was there either! It was the 4th of July and the transit areas were pretty empty. Getting discouraged, I remembered that our own train station was close by, and even though there is usually not very many people there at any given time, I went to check it out. To my surprise, it was packed with people waiting for the train to go to the fireworks in San Francisco! After a serious time of prayer, that He would give me courage, and open hearts to His word, I proceeded to the train station.
I headed out to the platform, tracts in hand. Sure, I was nervous, and that same ol' fear of man presented itself in full force, but I know that Gods Word says "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4 nasb) I grabbed my "million" dollar bill tracts and started handing them out, telling all that I was giving them a 4th of July gift of a million dollars. People were very receptive, and even enjoyed getting them. The train came just as I was handing the tracts to the last people in line. After the train pulled away from the platform, I headed to the ticket area (see picture) there were quite a few people buying tickets and sitting waiting for the train. I found an elevated area, opened up Gods word and said "May I have your attention please" and started reading 1 John. As always, a few folks left as soon as I started reading, but there were many who stood listening, and even a couple of young men who sat right in front and appeared to be fully engaged... Praise God! It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit within us brothers and sisters that allows us to preach His word, and it is that very Spirit, that will cause a lost soul to repent and turn, putting their faith in Jesus Christ alone for their salvation! We are not so blind to know that God could have engineered another way to share His word, and save, but He chose us to do His work and be a part of His plan for Salvation! So go boldly, even if you are afraid, and do the Blessed work of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Until the nets are full and Jesus comes to take us home!
Robert
