WEBVTT NOTE This file was generated by Descript 00:00:03.973 --> 00:00:08.053 The day before rehab read by Cerod stack or Roth. 00:00:12.885 --> 00:00:16.065 Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us. 00:00:16.335 --> 00:00:17.085 What joy. 00:00:17.535 --> 00:00:19.785 Some hundred and 26 verse three. 00:00:22.604 --> 00:00:28.454 This is a story about what can happen when you listen to the holy Spirit's prompting. 00:00:29.271 --> 00:00:31.011 literature evangelist. 00:00:31.041 --> 00:00:36.111 Paul Bodo had a divine encounter with Kevin the day before Kevin 00:00:36.111 --> 00:00:38.151 was shuffled to go into rehab. 00:00:39.090 --> 00:00:42.390 Paul was ready to head home to Busselton w a. 00:00:43.200 --> 00:00:45.960 He had been working in Perth for the last couple of weeks. 00:00:45.960 --> 00:00:47.970 And today was his last day there. 00:00:48.352 --> 00:00:51.742 If all went according to plan, he would be home by sunset. 00:00:52.400 --> 00:00:53.510 At 3:00 PM. 00:00:53.720 --> 00:00:58.820 He received a call from Marylene Stevenson who worked in the literature evangelism 00:00:58.820 --> 00:01:01.220 ministry department at Adventist media. 00:01:01.830 --> 00:01:03.870 Did you get the email I sent this morning? 00:01:03.870 --> 00:01:04.470 She asked. 00:01:04.906 --> 00:01:06.406 A young man named Kevin. 00:01:06.706 --> 00:01:09.976 Had been listening to Adventist radio station, faith, FM. 00:01:10.306 --> 00:01:13.486 And he wanted some information on children's Bible stories. 00:01:13.719 --> 00:01:16.179 He had called Adventist media for assistance. 00:01:16.749 --> 00:01:20.589 Marylene then contacted Paul, wondering if he or someone else 00:01:20.589 --> 00:01:22.179 could help Kevin with his query. 00:01:23.109 --> 00:01:27.369 Paul had received the email, but he hadn't intended to respond 00:01:27.369 --> 00:01:29.139 until he got home to Busselton. 00:01:29.491 --> 00:01:33.143 However, he now felt the holy spirit prick his conscience. 00:01:33.339 --> 00:01:35.259 And he decided to give Kevin a ring. 00:01:36.059 --> 00:01:39.749 As it turned out, he was able to meet up with Kevin in person. 00:01:40.259 --> 00:01:41.789 And not a moment too soon. 00:01:42.239 --> 00:01:46.439 It was Kevin's last day free before he was shed jeweled to go into rehab. 00:01:47.033 --> 00:01:48.863 Kevin was raised a Christian. 00:01:49.133 --> 00:01:52.343 But fell into a bad lifestyle and began using drugs. 00:01:52.343 --> 00:01:57.602 Shares Paul, when he was 17, he had a relationship with a 43 year old 00:01:57.602 --> 00:01:59.762 woman and they had a child together. 00:02:00.114 --> 00:02:02.742 His child is now almost two years old. 00:02:03.102 --> 00:02:06.102 And his ex is making it hard for Kevin to see him. 00:02:06.344 --> 00:02:09.164 Kevin wants to clean up his act for his son. 00:02:09.684 --> 00:02:10.974 During their discussion. 00:02:11.274 --> 00:02:14.724 Kevin unexpectedly asked Paul if he was struggling with anything. 00:02:15.192 --> 00:02:17.472 God has blessed me to help others. 00:02:17.472 --> 00:02:20.202 He explained, how can I help you? 00:02:21.103 --> 00:02:23.413 God has already used you to bless me. 00:02:23.503 --> 00:02:24.343 Paul told him. 00:02:24.853 --> 00:02:27.343 I was tempted not to contact you today. 00:02:27.703 --> 00:02:29.803 And I could have missed this opportunity. 00:02:30.454 --> 00:02:33.244 Kevin showed a strong interest in spiritual topics. 00:02:33.244 --> 00:02:33.904 Commenting. 00:02:34.174 --> 00:02:36.454 The devil's going to impersonate Jesus. 00:02:36.454 --> 00:02:36.964 One day. 00:02:37.479 --> 00:02:41.949 Paul had no difficulty in deciding which books Kevin needed, the great 00:02:41.949 --> 00:02:44.379 controversy and desire of ages. 00:02:45.174 --> 00:02:47.634 I'm not much of a reader confessed to Kevin. 00:02:47.994 --> 00:02:50.394 I don't think I've ever read books this big. 00:02:50.717 --> 00:02:54.062 But he took the books along with some Bible stories for his son. 00:02:54.627 --> 00:02:57.447 Kevin's spent the last of his savings on the children's 00:02:57.447 --> 00:02:59.097 Bible stories, reports, poll. 00:02:59.664 --> 00:03:02.214 He'll be in rehab for the next year and a half. 00:03:02.784 --> 00:03:06.174 I have his phone number and I've been sending him encouraging text 00:03:06.174 --> 00:03:07.854 messages and morning devotions. 00:03:08.020 --> 00:03:12.041 I hope to enroll Kevin in some Bible studies from hope channel so that he 00:03:12.041 --> 00:03:14.051 can continue to learn more about God. 00:03:14.370 --> 00:03:18.714 But the most important thing I learned from this experience is to never ignore 00:03:18.714 --> 00:03:20.424 the promptings of the holy spirit. 00:03:20.618 --> 00:03:24.428 You never know what divine appointments God has in store for you. 00:03:24.875 --> 00:03:26.315 Kevin is not his real name. 00:03:35.406 --> 00:03:36.036 Jarrod Stackelroth: This year. 00:03:36.396 --> 00:03:39.966 Literature ministry celebrates 175 years. 00:03:40.266 --> 00:03:43.956 This month's devotional readings come from the stories of faith. 00:03:44.297 --> 00:03:45.347 Edited by a fire near. 00:03:45.527 --> 00:03:45.887 Chu. 00:03:46.307 --> 00:03:47.854 And produced by the literature. 00:03:47.854 --> 00:03:51.244 ministries department of the seventh day Adventist church 00:03:51.304 --> 00:03:52.834 in the south Pacific division. 00:03:53.139 --> 00:03:57.459 To find out more about this month's heritage celebrations, visit 00:03:57.489 --> 00:03:59.619 heritage dot Adventist church. 00:04:00.009 --> 00:04:00.729 Dot com.