The Park Bench!
"Be wise in the way you act toward
outsiders; make the most of every
opportunity."
Colossians 4: 5
At the age of 39, Wales Goebel felt God calling him
to leave his construction business and begin working
with young people. Over the years he led thousands
to Christ. He helped establish a series of pregnancy
centers and an adoption agency.
At age 92, he felt God calling him to a new ministry.
He told his wife that he believed there was a ministry
God had for him at the lake. He would go every day,
sit on a park bench, and pray for the Lord to send
him someone to whom he could talk and witness.
That bench became his pulpit where he's led many
people to Christ and enrolled them in a Bible study.
He’s still doing that at the age of 97.
When we live an openhearted life, we'll exhibit
hospitality, meet the needs of others, and
show
empathy to them. We’ll look for opportunities
unique to our situation.
Take time to evaluate how open your heart
is to serving others in these ways and pray
for God to give opportunities to demonstrate
His love through your actions. Pray for ideas,
and then go forth to serve the Lord.
"You’re never too old
to do the Lord’s work."
Wales
Goebel
