Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor

Yesterday afternoon, the Justice Acts team decided to hang out on the streets (locally), hoping to find some prostitutes that to hang out with, chat to, get to know their story etc. We met together to pray beforehand, and asked God for favour in meeting them, since many of us on the team had never done this kind of thing before.

We arrived on the streets and passed one of the petrol stations and began speaking to one of the attendants there. He asked what we were doing, and eventually the conversation turned to the topic of the ladies in the area. He said he didn't know much, but had noticed some women who appear on the streets at night, who speak to men who drive by. He couldn't say for sure what exactly was going on.

(We realised that hanging out in the late afternoon was the wrong time of day in this area. This area demands night time investigation. You live and learn!)

A few steps on, we met a gentleman and lady who knew one of the girls in our team. During conversation, we casually asked about the local night scene. They told us about the girls who worked at night, and who stood just below their apartment. The woman said she knew them well because she would often feed them. At her suggestion, she is prepared to invite them round for coffee, and invite us round so we can get to meet them.

How awesome is that?? We were flabbergasted at God's favour. We are really looking forward to the possibility of meeting them, talking to them, getting to know their stories and just offering them the love of Jesus. We prayed and thanked God for these connections, and bringing them so early on. We are encouraged by the possibilities.... so keep watching this space.

"Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor" Proverbs 22:9