Greg's Story

His names was Greg. He was in need and I got to help him. Who would have thunk it? Here's the story.

This past evening me and a few friends were chilling in a local coffee shop. After we had been there about 45 minutes or so we came across Greg. I don't really remember how it started, but it did. Turns out Greg was originally from Waynesborough and through a series of situations he has come to live in Lynchburg. 

Why does all of this matter? Because Greg was in need. Yes, he did need money to buy a sandwich or something, but he also was in need in another way. He needed love. We gave Greg a few dollars, but the numerous conversations that ensued were more important than money. Turns out Greg is a Christian. Well at least that what he said. Who's to judge. 

So, we invited Greg to join us in a little devotional of sorts. We read the beatitudes. We talked about finding joy in Christ instead of storing up treasures on the earth. Honestly, I don't really think we made a huge impact on Greg. If any impact was made it wasn't anything we had done it was the Holy Spirit using us. 

To be frank, I think all of this did more for me than it did for Greg. This was an opportunity to get outside of my selfish lifestyle and live for someone else. You see, life lived to its fullest isn't found in chasing happiness for ourselves. The fullest life can only be obtained when we live for people other than us. 

As Jesus Himself said, "Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven... Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth... Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy."