|
I, (John) praise the Lord for a number of folks that were concerned for our souls. A dear pastor, Rev. Alvin Taylor of Faith Baptist Church in Amarillo, TX cared so much that he witnessed to me almost every day for five years. The loving members of that church were faithful in praying for our salvation, also. There were others from varied walks of life who also witnessed: Dr. James Hale, a dentist; John Harrison, a pharmaceutical salesman; Bill Engle, a pharmacist; Wanda’s cousin, Sandra Bobbitt, a school teacher. Finally, after angrily forbidding her to even visit in our home, Sandra sent another couple to witness to us. On October 19, 1972, she sent Butch & Carol Lee, to our home. I wouldn’t let him come in; then Wanda, hearing voices coming from the front door, came from the kitchen to the living room, as Wanda walked toward the front door, Carol saw her and ask her; Are you Wanda? Wanda replied yes! Sandra told her that they attended church with her cousin Sandra. Wanda, being much nicer than me, said, “Oh, please come in”. I said that they were leaving. Wanda ignored me and just kept talking to Carol, and again invited them in. (Isn’t it marvelous how the Holy Spirit works?) Butch said, “Okay, for ten minutes”. They stayed until 1:30 A.M. showing us how to be saved.
|
I was under heavy conviction and just felt like falling on my face and repenting of my sins; but pride was stronger than me. My thoughts kept going back to the way I had been brainwashed: “Catholicism is the only true religion; what are you thinking of doing?” Those and many other negative thoughts passed through my mind. I did not accept Christ that night. But, I had promised that we would go to church on Sunday. They told us it was the beginning of an annual revival, although I had no idea what that was. I didn’t even know what an invitation was. They told me that it was what comes after the message.
|
|
