Half way through our Tuesday night drug/alcohol recovery class Rodrigo came in. He’s a 33 year old addicted to a cheap form of crack cocaine. He spoke up during my message to object to the notion that Christ could change him. Later, he told us how drugs have ravaged his family. His wife and teenage daughter are both addicts. Yes, at 33 he has a daughter in her late teens. His daughter has a live-in boyfriend who shares the addiction as well. Their apartment serves as a hub for drug trafficking and usage. As he told the story of their broken lives, God broke our hearts.
Sadly Rodrigo’s case is not unusual. All around our church there are dozens and dozens of families that are utterly destroyed by the enemy’s lies. Rodrigo didn’t accept Christ this week, but we plan to continue to reach out to this family.
Every day I am more convinced that we must have more churches to preach the gospel to these people! Help us pray for more labours and for funds to buy land for churches. Find out how you can help.
Here’s comment from facebook:
Rick Groover – God bless your heart Jason. We spend a lot of time and effort in that same type scenario. Be encouraged! We now have a church full of people who used to be that bad and worse and they are now saved, baptized, being discipled and serving God. Now they’re on Jesus crack lol. God has done many miracles! I pray He will do the same there!
Here’s another comment from fb:
Laura Medina – Jason, I agree! The damage that addiction brings is devastating to the addict and also to those that love him. I almost think it could be harder for the friends and family …..they don’t get to “escape”. There are many hurting people affected by these strongholds and I know that Christ is the only way to find peace in a crazy storm and so many others need His peace
Praying for laborers and for Rodrigo and those in similar situations!!!
Thanks Amanda!