Court time

Hub's been in jail. His court date was today. I decided to attend so that I know his sentence. He got 90 days. The judge is going to have him go through a program on an outpatient basis. He'll have to go back to jail each night, like a furlough. His public defender said she couldn't get him a bed at the rehab because of the waiting list, but that she will keep trying. Hub sounded enthusiastic about trying to get help. The judge wants to see him again on June 29 just to check up on him. The judge (she was very nice) seems to have a humane interest in him. He'll be alright. When the bailiff wasn't looking I managed to get Hub's attention just so he could know that I was there and I did! He was in this cage for the inmates so he had to stretch his neck to see if it was really me, and the bailiff noticed him and quickly turned around to me and said, "No comunicating with the inmates!" He was really mean looking so I didn't argue, but I was just glad that Hub saw me. I'm sure he is too! God, please bless Hub so that he gets the most out of his time in jail and rehab. May he seek You and read Your word and find comfort in Your loving open arms. May his sobriety last and may he become the man You designed and purposed him to be. Through Jesus Christ, Amen!

Verrry interrresting...

It's been an interesting morning. First, I could find no one to come to the bible study, then as I was talking to someone on the pier I saw 'M' & 'D' riding their bikes on the boardwalk. 'M&D' are married and they're believers. They used to be homeless too, but thanks be to God they've been saved. My church had a lot to do with that. So I asked them if they wanted to have a study and they were of course willing. I had 4 hot burritos in my bag and I was silently asking the Lord who they are for. I asked 'M&D' if they wanted one. They said "no thanks." They bought me a coffee and we headed to the spot where we normally study. Two other guys were there. I haven't thought of a nick-name." Then I asked if they wanted a burrito and they said sure. Then they joined the study and I handed them a bible. Then another guy showed up. His name is 'CC'. We were in John 6 and when I came to the part where Jesus says, "He who eats this bread shall live forever." I said "This is an invitation from Christ. If any of you haven't already asked Jesus into your heart, let either M or D or myself know and we can lead you in a prayer that will change your life." The 'other J' accepted the invitation and I led him in the sinners prayer and he accepted Jesus into his heart! 'Other J' has been carrying a lot of painful baggage in his life so I also prayed with him and let him know he can place that burden on Jesus, and that he can be freed from that heavy weight. He didn't cry but his eyes were watery and I believe thay the Holy Spirit has a little more room to move in him and work in his life. It's been a very interesting morning indeed!