Unforgettable...

I have been thinking about the past year a lot lately  I know its not quite time for end of the year reflections, but sometimes it just hits me. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some of these moments with you. The first one that comes to mind is a very powerful display of true repentance.

I got a call late one night. I usually silence my phone before I go to sleep, but this time I hadn't. I could never have expected what I would hear. It was one of the most unusual requests I have ever had. A trembling voice asked me if I was busy the next day and what time I normally got up. Then they asked an unforgettable question: "Could you meet me at the jail tomorrow morning?" You see, they had a family member that was running from the police. They had came to our church, heard the Word of God preached, and had been convicted by God. They were repenting and wanted to turn themselves in.

Wow.

I was truly in shock for a moment. I had no words. Finally, I heard, "Are you there?' come from the phone. "Yes, yes!" I stuttered. "I would be honored to be there with you."

I met them at the local jail. Through many tears and prayers in the parking lot, they told me their story. How they were tired of running and felt like God had lead them here. They were truly broken before God and willing to do whatever He asked of them. We all walked together to the jail where I was able to talk to officers. They treated her with respect and assured me they would take good care of this person turning themselves in.

I will never forget that moment. That was one of the truest pictures of repentance I have ever witnessed. Going from running away from the law (both God's and man's) to running to it. Thank you God for allowing me the honor of being there, praying with this person, and bringing them to repentance.

In Christ,
jon walton