Archive for the ‘blessings’ Category

God Can Turn a Stressful Situation Into a Blessing

September 25, 2026
Eddie is on the right

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 KJV

Have you ever gone through a frustrating situation and wondered why it was happening? Sometimes we cannot see what God is doing until later.

Several months ago, I had a new floor installed, and unfortunately, there were problems with it. After months of frustration, arrangements were finally made to have the floors redone. This time, different installers were sent.

One of the installers, a man named Eddie, was sitting by his truck waiting for his partner to arrive. We started talking, and he asked me what I did at the office.

That opened the door for me to tell him about SOS Events Ministry and how we share the Gospel with people. As we talked, Eddie told me that he had been thinking about God lately.

I asked him a very important question: “Are you 50%, 75%, or 100% sure that if you died today, you would go to Heaven?”

Eddie said he did not know.

What started as a conversation beside a truck became a wonderful opportunity to share the Gospel. I had the privilege of leading Eddie to the Lord!

Suddenly, all those months of frustration over a floor did not seem nearly as important. God knew exactly who would be sent to my home that day. What I saw as a stressful problem, God used as an opportunity for someone to hear about Jesus.

God is so good! He can take our inconveniences, disappointments, delays, and stressful situations and turn them into blessings. We may not understand what He is doing at the time, but we can trust Him.

Maybe the difficult situation you are facing today is an opportunity God will use in a way you never expected.

Keep trusting Him. God can turn a stressful situation into a blessing!

Faithful Servants in Alabama

September 21, 2026

What a wonderful time we had on Saturday with one of our SOS Events Alabama teams! It was such a blessing to spend time with many of the leaders and volunteers who faithfully serve the Lord through this ministry.

We are especially thankful for Beth and Wes, who lead this team with dedication and a heart for reaching others with the Gospel. We appreciate not only their leadership, but also each volunteer who gives of their time, energy, and talents so that people may hear about Jesus.

As we talked together, we discussed their very busy schedule of events throughout September and October. Each event represents another opportunity—another person who may hear the Gospel, another heart that may be touched, and another soul who may come to know Jesus as Savior.

Please pray for Beth, Wes, the leaders, and every volunteer as they travel, prepare, witness, and serve. Pray that God will give them strength when they are tired, wisdom in every situation, and boldness and compassion as they share His Word.

Sometimes we may never know this side of Heaven all that God accomplishes through one faithful person who is simply willing to say, “Lord, use me.”

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” — 1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV

We are so grateful for our Alabama team. May the Lord bless them, protect them, and give them a wonderful harvest of souls as they faithfully serve Him in the busy weeks ahead.

To God be the glory for what He has done—and for what He is going to do!

Royersford Community Day

September 15, 2026

What a blessing to hear the wonderful report from the SOS Events Team in Pennsylvania!

At Community Day this past Saturday, God blessed their faithful efforts as 14 people accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior! We praise the Lord for each precious soul who made that life-changing decision.

The Pennsylvania SOS Events Team is doing a tremendous job faithfully witnessing and sharing the Gospel. Every event is another opportunity to tell someone about Jesus, and we are thankful for each leader and volunteer who gives their time to bring souls into the Kingdom of God.

The Bible reminds us how important it is to reach people with the Gospel:

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.”
Proverbs 11:30 KJV

Praise the Lord for 14 new believers! Please pray for these new Christians as they begin their walk with Jesus, and pray that God will continue to use the Pennsylvania SOS Events Team to reach many more for Christ.

Come Jesus Come

September 14, 2026

Yesterday in church I heard a beautiful song, “Come Jesus Come.” As I listened, my heart was reminded of a wonderful promise: Jesus is coming again!

We live in a world filled with trouble, uncertainty, sorrow, and change. But as Christians, our hope is not in this world. Our hope is in Jesus Christ.

Are we looking for His coming? Are we longing to see Him? It is so easy to become busy with the cares of everyday life that we forget that this world is not our final home. Jesus promised that He would come again, and we can trust His Word.

We do not know the day or the hour, but we do know that He is coming. Until then, we should be ready, faithfully serving Him, telling others about Jesus, and looking forward with joy to the day when we will see our Savior face to face.

Come, Lord Jesus!

Titus 2:13 KJV
“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”

Rest In Jesus!

September 12, 2026

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 KJV

Do you ever get tired, weary, discouraged, or just plain worn out? Sometimes the burdens of life can become so heavy that we feel we just cannot carry them another step.

Jesus tells us what to do. He says, “Come unto me.” We do not have to carry our burdens alone. We can bring our cares, our troubles, our disappointments, and even our weariness to Him.

The Bible also tells us, “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 KJV

What a wonderful promise! Jesus cares about everything that concerns us. When we give our burdens to Him, He gives us the rest and renewal we need—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Whatever is weighing you down today, bring it to Jesus. Trust Him with it. He knows what you need, and He has promised:

“I will give you rest.”

Grateful for the Little Things

September 10, 2026

How often do we stop and thank God for the little things?

In Luke chapter 17, Jesus healed ten lepers. All ten received the same wonderful blessing, but only one came back to thank Him.

Luke 17:15-16 KJV
“And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.”

Sometimes we are quick to thank God for the big answers to prayer, but what about the little things He does for us every day?

A safe trip. Food on the table. A friend who calls at just the right time. A beautiful sunrise. Strength to get through another day. An unexpected blessing that comes just when we need it.

Do we recognize these things as blessings from God, or do we call them coincidence? Do we sometimes think they happened because of something we did ourselves?

God supplies our needs and gives us blessings every day. Many of them may seem small, but they are still gifts from His hand.

Today, let us be like the one leper who turned back. Take time to notice the little things and say:

“Thank You, Lord.”

Thank God for Our Shepherds

September 6, 2026

God has given the church pastors to be shepherds of His flock. A good shepherd leads, feeds, protects, encourages, and cares for the sheep—and that is what a faithful pastor is called to do for God’s people.

Being a pastor is much more than preaching a sermon on Sunday. Pastors pray for us, visit the sick, comfort those who are hurting, counsel those who need direction, rejoice with us in the good times, and stand beside us through difficult days. Many times they carry burdens that the congregation never even knows about.

Just as a shepherd watches carefully over his sheep, our pastors watch over the spiritual needs of the people God has entrusted to them.

Today, let us thank God for faithful pastors. Pray for your pastor and his family. Encourage him. Let him know that his labor for the Lord is appreciated.

And remember, our pastors need prayer and encouragement too.

Thank You, Lord, for the shepherds You have placed in our lives. Help us to pray for them, encourage them, and appreciate their faithful service to You.

God Can Use Even a Sign on a Car

September 4, 2026

Sometimes we never know how God will use the little things we do to reach someone with the Gospel.

Stephanie, Tom’s daughter was driving along one day when her phone rang. She didn’t recognize the number, so she didn’t answer.

A few moments later, it rang again. Again, she didn’t answer.

Then it rang a third time. Finally, she decided she had better answer.

On the other end of the phone was a man named Mario. He had seen the sign on the back of her car that asked:

“Do you know the 3 things God cannot do?”

Her phone number was on the sign, so Mario called because he wanted to know the answer.

She explained:

God cannot lie.
God cannot change.
God cannot let anyone into Heaven unless they are born again.

Then she shared the simple plan of salvation with him:

A — All have sinned.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” — Romans 3:23

B — Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” — Acts 16:31

C — Call upon the name of the Lord.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” — Romans 10:13

That day, Mario accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior!

Think about that. A man saw a sign on the back of a car, made a phone call, heard the Gospel, and trusted Jesus as his Savior.

We may never know how God will use a sign, a Gospel tract, a conversation, an invitation, or even something as simple as driving down the road.

Our responsibility is to make the Gospel available. God will bring the people who need to hear it.

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Romans 10:17 KJV

What a wonderful reminder to always be ready to share Jesus. You never know who may be looking for the answer—and God may use you to give it to them.

Seek Him First

September 3, 2026

We all have needs. Sometimes we need financial provision. Other times we need strength, wisdom, encouragement, or an answer to prayer.

Jesus tells us not to make those needs the first thing in our lives. Instead, He says, “seek ye first the kingdom of God.”

God already knows what we need. He knows what we need today, what we will need tomorrow, and even the needs we do not know are coming.

That does not mean He will give us everything we want, or that He will give us everything we need all at once. God provides at the right time and in the right way.

Sometimes we may wonder, Lord, why haven’t You answered yet? But while we are waiting, God is still working. His timing is perfect.

Our responsibility is to put Him first—to love Him, serve Him, trust Him, and seek to do His will. Then we can leave our needs in His hands.

God Draws People Who Need Salvation!

August 29, 2026
Joy on this Dad’s face as he hears the Gospel!

Another Friday evening of celebration after witnessing 12 salvations!!! What a beautiful sight and it is always so good to celebrate.

One Vietnam Vet said he has cancer and wasn’t given long to live and tonight he accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior.It is always so amazing and giving God all of the glory!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12:32