The day before rehab read by Cerod stack or Roth. Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us. What joy. Some hundred and 26 verse three. This is a story about what can happen when you listen to the holy Spirit's prompting. literature evangelist. Paul Bodo had a divine encounter with Kevin the day before Kevin was shuffled to go into rehab. Paul was ready to head home to Busselton w a. He had been working in Perth for the last couple of weeks. And today was his last day there.
If all went according to plan, he would be home by sunset. At 3:00 PM. He received a call from Marylene Stevenson who worked in the literature evangelism ministry department at Adventist media. Did you get the email I sent this morning? She asked. A young man named Kevin. Had been listening to Adventist radio station, faith, FM. And he wanted some information on children's Bible stories. He had called Adventist media for assistance.
Marylene then contacted Paul, wondering if he or someone else could help Kevin with his query. Paul had received the email, but he hadn't intended to respond until he got home to Busselton. However, he now felt the holy spirit prick his conscience. And he decided to give Kevin a ring. As it turned out, he was able to meet up with Kevin in person. And not a moment too soon. It was Kevin's last day free before he was shed jeweled to go into rehab. Kevin was raised a Christian.
But fell into a bad lifestyle and began using drugs. Shares Paul, when he was 17, he had a relationship with a 43 year old woman and they had a child together. His child is now almost two years old. And his ex is making it hard for Kevin to see him. Kevin wants to clean up his act for his son. During their discussion. Kevin unexpectedly asked Paul if he was struggling with anything. God has blessed me to help others. He explained, how can I help you? God has already used you to bless me.
Paul told him. I was tempted not to contact you today. And I could have missed this opportunity. Kevin showed a strong interest in spiritual topics. Commenting. The devil's going to impersonate Jesus. One day. Paul had no difficulty in deciding which books Kevin needed, the great controversy and desire of ages. I'm not much of a reader confessed to Kevin. I don't think I've ever read books this big. But he took the books along with some Bible stories for his son.
Kevin's spent the last of his savings on the children's Bible stories, reports, poll. He'll be in rehab for the next year and a half. I have his phone number and I've been sending him encouraging text messages and morning devotions. I hope to enroll Kevin in some Bible studies from hope channel so that he can continue to learn more about God. But the most important thing I learned from this experience is to never ignore the promptings of the holy spirit.
You never know what divine appointments God has in store for you. Kevin is not his real name.
This year. Literature ministry celebrates 175 years. This month's devotional readings come from the stories of faith. Edited by a fire near. Chu. And produced by the literature. ministries department of the seventh day Adventist church in the south Pacific division. To find out more about this month's heritage celebrations, visit heritage dot Adventist church. Dot com.