#22 Master of Divinity Does Bible Study With Inner City Gang – Gary Smith
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Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your path straight.”
- Gary is retired and enjoys even more his fellowship with Jesus Christ.
- Blessed are those who do not see, but believe.
- Gary worked incredibly hard in business so that he and his wife could enjoy tithing.
- Biggest weakness – being quiet, still and patient so that he can take the next step and land on a rock.
- Biggest Strength – Aggressive love and the ability to push out in an uncomfortable arena.
- After Rodney King riots began bible study with the Crips. There was a lot of fear, but once Gary worked through it tremendous love took over.
- Gary was a believer since 1959 at 22 years old when he went to a meeting with a friend. He came forward crying to receive the Lord and found a purpose in life.
- Before he found the Lord he struggled with sex, pride and misunderstanding of what it meant to be to be a Christian. When he was first born again he spent 6 months alone with the Word of God.
- When he was fired from a small business he was running Gary questioned why and God told him to start a business. So many miracles happened to make it possible for him to start a business he could no longer question the Lord’s presence. When he takes a step, his foot always finds a rock.
- Advice – Call in the name of the Lord from a deep part of your heart and he will direct you. He is the light that guides you through your questions.
- God’s Man of Influence – make your insights obvious to others. The Lord Jesus Christ is the word of encouragement in the darkest times.
- Prays with his wife of 51 years years with clear intention.
- Tithing is a form of worship. Thank the Lord for our tremendous harvest. At one point he was giving 50% of net income away.
Recommended Book – “Encounter With God” – Morton Kelsey “Counter Culture” – David Plott
garywsmith@outlook.com
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