Lester was just 20 when God
Confronted him,
Saved him,
Changed him over night.
His new behavior was so radical that
His co-worker asked him,
"Did you get saved last night?"
Within months he found himself
Standing on the platform of a
Rescue mission.
An inebriated, unkempt man lurched
Through the door and wobbled to a
Seat near the front.
The young "preacher" simply told the
Destitute group his salvation story and
Explained that God could change them too.
The drunkard stumbled to the front,
Fell on his knees, and surrendered his
Broken life to Jesus.
But did his decision stick?
Two years later, Lester, now a seminary
Student, returned to the mission.
When a well dressed articulate man
Walked in, he hardly recognized the
Former drunk who was now a pastor
Himself.
Yes, the man's conversion was genuine.
I felt a rush of joy as Pastor Pifer shared
His story.
At 96 years this seasoned saint continues to
Serve, thanking God for His faithfulness.
And I continue to thank God for him and
For his godly example to me.