Galatians 6:9 "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
Over a year ago I knocked on the door of Dr. S. He's a retired anesthesiologist who's taken up acting in community theatre. He's quite a bit older now with early signs of Alzheimer's. Having spent his life in the UK he's familiar with some of the basics of Christianity but faith had never been important to him. I don't remember much about our conversation. He doesn't have much family left and because of his age he's doesn't get out much.
He had some questions about trusting the Bible. I explained to him how the translation of the Bible worked through the centuries. He was not aware of how many manuscripts we have or that you can see some of them on display at the British Library. I left him with a Gospel booklet and thanked him for the conversation. I've knocked on his door a few other times but he hasn't been in. From the look of his flat on the outside, I eventually concluded he no longer lived there.
Last week, Will and Anny were in the area and knocked on Dr. S's door. This time he was at home. When Will mentioned he was from Redeemer Dr. S. recognised the name and excitedly recalled, in detail, the conversation he had with me. He told them he'd been thinking about it ever since. Will invited him to church and Dr. S. actually showed up. I had a lovely chat with him. Anny brought him some coffee. Dr. S. took notes during the sermon from the Gospel of John and we gave him a Bible to take home. He said he'd be reading the Gospel and thinking about who Jesus is.
God's timing is perfect. He is calling people to himself according to his purpose, according to his timeline, and it's for his glory. We're praying for Dr. S. He's in his 80's. Now is the time for a decision.
