Neal Pollard
An honest searcher. A loving brother. A diligent disciple, taking seriously and personally the Great Commission. When that is taken together, the result is exciting and a tribute to why we must keep sharing the good news.
Kathy Phelan obeyed the gospel last night after services. That is wonderful news, but you might ask “who” she is. She was immersed in Denver, Colorado, a fact made more incredible when you consider that she makes her home in North Miami, Florida. She boarded a plane with her 22 year old son to come see her brother and to put on Christ as her Lord in baptism.
She was searching for truth. Her brother, Michael Hite, had been telling her about the profound difference Christ and His church has made in his life. He had told her this a decade and a half ago, but she was not yet ready at that point in her life to accept what he had accepted. Yet, through the marvels of the internet and Facebook, Mike and Kathy had reconnected on this matter. She was open. My wife, Kathy, began talking with her through Facebook. Soon, they were studying by phone for a couple of hours each week. Eventually, Mike’s sister came to an understanding of what she needed to do to be saved. She also wanted to see the brother who had first told her about God’s plan of salvation, so she and her son got on a plane yesterday and came to Colorado.
Do you see what was needed? Someone to search. Someone to share. Someone to teach. If one is honestly searching, he or she will find someone to share. If one is dedicated to sharing, he or she will help someone searching. If one is willing to teach, he or she will reach someone searching. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matt. 5:6). Ask Kathy Phelan how she feels today! Paul said, “Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor” (1 Cor. 3:8). Enjoy your reward, Kathy, Mike and Kathy. To God be the glory!
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