YouJust Never Know...

I got this story from one of our Deacons, Roby Hale:

Ashley,
I was on call last weekend. I was at St. Francis Downtown when I received a call from my wife. She told me that one of our friends from church had called looking for me. She asked Paula would I come visit someone at the nursing homes she worked.
The gentlemen is terminally ill with cancer and is in his last days. My friend had told Paula that he was telling her how he was afraid to die. The crazy thing is that she had no idea I was on call but felt that I should come see him.
I arrived and started talking to our fellow church member. She told me that Charlie was very sick and was continuously telling her he was afraid to die. I told her I was on call and it was a blessing that she called me. She said that God had put it on her heart that I should come talk to Charlie.
When I first met him he was very guarded. I talked to him about himself and he began to be comfortable with me. I told him that Nanette had told me he was afraid to die. He said he was and that his mother had died from cancer.
I asked him could I share with him about not having anymore fear about dying. I began to share about Jesus and how He is the way, the truth, and the life. I also shared with him John 3:16 and after sharing with him I asked him would he like to not fear anymore. He accepted Jesus and immediately I could see a change in him.
When I left he asked me to come back and see him. It was just amazing how God put me in a place I was not suppose to be that day. We should all be mindful that God presents us with opportunities everyday to change someones life. I received the blessing and the honor of sharing with Charlie and now I know where he is going and I will see him again.
I pray that we are all bold and just do something like Nanatte Skewes did to help change someones life. Sometimes it only takes a phone call to make a difference.
To see the joy on his face when I left is one of those precious God moments. What a blessing it is to serve a God and a Savior that love and care for us as they do.

Your Brother in Christ,
Roby Hale