One of the things we have been praying for has been co-laborers as Jesus instructed us to:

Matthew 9:37-38 (NASB)
37 Then He *said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
38 “Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”

This week we were joined during our Tuesday prayer time by a group of prayer intercessors who have worked with me over the last few years.   They will be joining us off and on in the days to come, giving guidance as the Lord gives them clarity.   We were also blessed to have two of these intercessors join us again this morning.  We also had the opportunity to fellowship with 3 different Christian brothers at the bus transfer station yesterday.

Tuesday night was also another milestone for us.  We received our first smile and wave from the street.  This scene was repeated on Thursday evening and again this morning.  The smile and wave today was especially special, because it was from a lady we call “the donut lady.”  We first encountered The Donut Lady, several weeks ago when she took a whole box of donuts we had set out for passers by.

This morning as soon as we arrived at church a man came across the street and asked for some money.   I learned that this man was sleeping in a parking lot across from the church.  I offered some chips and a fruit cup to the man, which he gladly accepted.  I asked the man if I could pray for him, at which time I learned his name was Robert.  Robert fled to the streets when his marriage came to an end.  He drowns his pain in alcohol, but the pain never leaves.  I prayed for Jesus to touch the hurt in his life, as only Jesus can.   Immediately Robert threw his arms around me and wept.   Robert didn’t stick around, but I have a sense I will see him again.

My time with Robert impressed upon me the need to be at the building during the week on a more frequent basis.  We took a step of faith and purchased a wireless card for my laptop, and I will begin working from our South Staples location during the week.   I believe God will honor this step, as the number of hurting people is great.