November 2

Written by Bill Grandi on November 2nd, 2020

I visited a dear lady this past week. Actually, twice.  She has COPD but her toughest battle has been cancer for the past four or so years. I went one day at her granddaughter’s request and could not stay. She was having a tough time.  She had hit a wall by the time I had gotten there. So I graciously offered to leave and come back another day. Another day was the very next day. This time I went a littler earlier and she was able to visit. It wasn’t long until she was wore out. They were getting ready to put her to bed and so I left.

Before I left I prayed with her. When I was done and stood up (I had knelt since she was sitting on the couch) she said, “You know. I listen to Charles Stanley and he said that God would never leave me.” I said he is absolutely right.

Those words were sweet to hear. Backstory: she had begun coming to church after I met her at the bank. She had then retired but worked part-time to help out. After she began coming it wasn’t long until she was diagnosed with cancer. She was given maybe 4-6 months. That was 4 years ago. She told me once that she was so grateful for the live stream and that she had found her faith again. I can’t even tell you how excited I was to hear that…and grateful for our team. Several months ago, after several attempts over the years to visit, she asked to see me. She to cancel twice due to medical reasons, but she finally made it. I was able to reassure her of her salvation and God’s love and about heaven. Romans 8 is what I used (my reading for today).

Now you see why her statement about what Charles Stanley said is so meaningful to me…but mostly to her. There is nothing like assurance of salvation to prepare someone to go. Are you sure? You can be. Read Romans 8.

“Father, thank you for the assurance of salvation you give in your Word. Let me live in that confidence and help others to as well.”

 

6 Comments so far ↓

  1. Diane Ronzino says:

    Beautiful story, Bill. I’m so glad you got to reassure her!

  2. What a wonderful story, Bill! Yes, God will never leave us or forsake us. What a blessings this woman knows that.
    Blessings!

  3. Ed says:

    I agree… beautiful and wonderful story. It’s these kinds of encounters that while sad, changes us from the inside so that we can appreciate the days of our own lives

    • Bill Grandi says:

      Well said Ed. I am humbled God used me to enable her to finish out her life with assurance. And, obviously, excited for her future home.