A Light in the Darkness
Al Braca was a beam of hope for people trapped on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center Tower 1.
...Reports trickled in from friends and acquaintances. Some people on the 105th floor had made a last call or sent a final e-mail to a loved one saying that "a man" was leading people in prayer. A few referred to Al by name. The Bracas learned that Al had indeed been ministering to people during the attack. When he realized that they were all trapped in the building and would not be able to escape, Al shared the gospel with a group of 50 co-workers and led them in prayer.
This news came as no surprise to Jeannie. For years, she and Al had been praying for the salvation of these men and women. According to Jeannie, Al hated his job; he couldn’t stand the environment. It was a world so completely out of touch with his Christian values. But he wouldn’t quit. He was convinced that God wanted him to stay there, to be a light in the darkness. To that end, Al freely shared his faith with his co-workers, many of whom sarcastically nicknamed him "The Rev."
"They mocked him," Jeannie recalls, "but when horrible things happened in their lives, they always asked Al for prayer."
He prayed with them and shared the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. For the entire article click here
This news came as no surprise to Jeannie. For years, she and Al had been praying for the salvation of these men and women. According to Jeannie, Al hated his job; he couldn’t stand the environment. It was a world so completely out of touch with his Christian values. But he wouldn’t quit. He was convinced that God wanted him to stay there, to be a light in the darkness. To that end, Al freely shared his faith with his co-workers, many of whom sarcastically nicknamed him "The Rev."
"They mocked him," Jeannie recalls, "but when horrible things happened in their lives, they always asked Al for prayer."
He prayed with them and shared the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. For the entire article click here
Sharon and I are at a missions conference in Fayetville, NC. The pastoral staff invited us missionaries to breakfast. The time was very encouraging. This story of this man was mentioned and the pastor made a wonderful observation! He affirmed that the most beautiful part of this story was this man's obedience with the gospel. You might say - well what about the the fact many were saved? Well, honestly we do not know if many, much less any were genuinely saved. What we do know is that our Sovereign Lord is responsible for salvation and He has called us to be obedient with the gospel as John says: "I am a voice..."
2 Tim 2:24-25
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth..."
1 comment:
Steve
Likewise - Hopefully we'll be back down there at some point and we can get together. Thanks for your prayer - it means everything.
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