Shawn you are definitely not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk. Shawn told me I could share this with you. He said Jane accepted Jesus as her Father at one of their small group gatherings a few months back, and yes the water was cold! I asked Shawn did he help her with understanding the gospel, and he said, "I simple listened and asked the question." Just like Jesus actively listened to the Samaritan woman while the disciples could not be bothered with her (John 4). "How, then, can they call on the one in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?" (Romans 10:14). Shawn listened and then told her about the Father who wants to have a relationship with her, and probably shared God's word. Then he asked the question about her accepting Christ, and she accepted. The Bible says repent, be baptized, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Act 2:28-39). "For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy" (1 Th 2:19-20). This is Paul writing to the Thessaloian Church. To me, this means when we die and then are judged by Jesus an experience like in these pictures is what Jesus sees as glory and joy. Thank you Shawn for sharing this experience.
Our apartment in Billings is next to a busy cemetery. Actually another body was buried three days ago. I am glad I live next to a cemetery, because it constantly reminds me that we come in the world with nothing and leave with nothing. All that matters is the experiences and relationships we have, including our relationship with our Father. Love and grace, Steve
