Months ago I ran into a 33-year-old homeless man named Mike Rowe, who had been living on the streets of Newport Beach after losing his job in electronic sales. Although Mike didn’t necessarily look homeless, the outside appearance couldn’t hide the true brokenness emerging within him.
After a few minutes of honest conversation, I came to find that Mike was a believer, a Christ follower, and someone who truly believed in the priceless provision of our Lord and Savior. He kept stating, “God has a plan! I know God has a plan.” And even though Mike was at his lowest of lows, he knew His father was sitting at the highest of highs.
I did what I could:
1) Gave him some $$
2) Offered him a ride/shower.
3) Asked, “What can I do?”
Mikes response to me was simple: “I’d love some prayer.”
Following Mikes requests, we engaged into a time of prayer I will never forget. Boldly stating, “God, your provision is priceless!”, and “Father, lay your hand upon this mans life!”
I get chills just thinking about it…
A few months had passed since I’d seen or heard from Mike, but somehow I knew God was going to take care of him.
While sitting down at a local restaurant, a familiar face approached my table to take my order. All of a sudden I realized who it was. It was Mike Rowe, the homeless man who I prayed for months ago.
I realized he had not recognized me, so I interrupted his mission to get my order and stated, “Mike! It’s me, Jarrid.”
All of a sudden Mike began to turn a shade of red, and tears began to swell up in his eyes. He responded back to me in a trembling voice and said, “Dude, I don’t know what to say!”
Completely drenched in joy, Mike began to tell me how greatly God has provided for him. Mike is currently the full-time shift manager for this restaurant, and has also obtained full-time health benefits.
God’s priceless provision had taken ahold of his life, and two days after we prayed together, he was blessed with a job, car, and place to live.
God’s provision cannot be matched, duplicated or replaced. For His provision is priceless. Never let your all time low distract you from He who sits at the highest of highs.
Philippians 4:19 - And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
- Jarrid Wilson
I just love how God is so amazing!! thanks for sharing!
This gave me chills! The Lord is Amazing!
Ah, praise God! This has Ephesians 3:20 written all over it!
This is so powerful, the power of God is so evident ! God manifests beautifully especially if you stand firm within your faith. Wow, I love this !
“God’s provision cannot be matched, duplicated or replaced.” Love that! Great post, great testament of an amazing God!
That is an amazing testimony to the power of God!
This filled my eyes with tears and spiritual shivers. Amen. Jesus is so sweet!
How great is our God. And Jarrid thank you for being kind hearted and obedient. You were exactly where you needed to be that day and thru blessing a stranger you’re blessing all those that see this message. May you be blessed for being such a blessing.
God confirmed me through this post, yesterday the Spirit told me that I was putting my trust in the money I have saved and not in God, I asked God: “if it comes from you please give me a confirmation”, and today I saw this post for the glory of God, God is wonderful. In Jesus name =)
This truly touched my heart! Great post!
Jesus goose bump all over! Thank you for sharing!
What a great story!
Great story Jarrid! You were the hands & feet of Jesus to this man. It’s amazing how God uses us!
I got chills while reading this, and it brought my eyes to tears. God is Amazing! No matter how blessed I am, He just keeps surprising me. Glory to God!!
Great post Jarrid. Got continues to open doors for you to share His love and grace, and you continue to follow his lead and walk through the door with faith and courage.
Great post!
Such a beautiful testimony. The tears are flowing. May God bless you and all that you are doing for His glory.
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