Ministering To The Least Of These

"There will be a time of much trouble, the worst time since nations have been on earth. But Daniel, at that time every one of your people whose name is found written in the book of life will be saved. There are many who are dead and buried. Some of them will wake up and live forever, but others will wake up to shame and disgrace forever. The wise people will shine as bright as the sky. Those who teach others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever." (Daniel 12:1-3 Easy To Read Version)

The Lord gave me this verse at a time when I was a bit discouraged and sad. I had little time to contemplate it as I was running off to work at one of the nearby prisons but I took the time anyway. Boy, am I glad I did.

In my moment of discouragement I got down on my knees and buried my head on a chair full of pillows and cried out quick prayer and opened my Bible. My eyes fell on these verses in Daniel and I was encouraged. All I ever want to do is be one who teaches others to live right and be free according to the Word of God…that they too may shine like stars forever and ever…first in this life and then in the one to come.

I went to work right after reading the above verses in Daniel and I came across a few girls who were very open to hearing about the Bibles I have and how to read them. Almost instantly I was a witness to some hungry souls the Lord Jesus chose to bring across my path that I might share His heart…His love…that I might share His Word with them. I quickly forgot my own discouragement in the beauty of sharing Him. After all, this is what it is ALL about.

I went to a holding area where one girl was on bed rest for a sprain to her foot. I had her medicine in a cup that I had written her name on. I also took the opportunity to write Jesus Loves You! Get well soon!…in hopes I might encourage her.

As she read the cup she started to cry. As usual my heart was so moved with compassion. I could feel her pain…her need. I told her that I had an even better present for her and I asked if she had a Bible yet.

She said, "No." Then she showed me a pocket Bible promise book. This encouraged me greatly. I gave her a Bible later and told her how to read it. Her face was so very happy. All my sadness faded in the light of His glory and grace as it lit up her face.

We don’t see many happy faces in a correctional facility where many bitter and hurting youth carry out their sentences for crimes or drug problems. With your help we can see more.

I will end each one of my journals with this plea…please agree with me…partner with me to see the Word of God go out to an unreached and often discarded group within our own country, states and counties. Help me to pour Bibles into the prison system. Not only will they benefit, but society as a whole will benefit. You will benefit. Those you love will benefit. It is a win-win situation.

God bless and keep all prisoners in your prayers. Jesus loves the prisoners and came to set the captives free no matter how that captivity might present itself.

Much Love and Blessing in Jesus Name

Kathy Lang,

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