Father and Son Endeavor

To day was the day of the Grand Floral Parade in downtown Portland. What a great opportunity to give out tracts to many people. I read that as many as two million people would be in town on for this event! But I have to confess we were more like the small army of Israel under the leader ship of their new king Saul. The Philistines were spread out before them as the sand on the sea shore while people of Israel were distressed; running to find places to hide! These were the conditions that Jonathan took a step of faith saying "It is nothing with God to save by many or by few!" He and his armor bearer went up to the army of the Philistines expecting the Lord to use them.

I have thought that the fear in the heart is the measure of Satan's resistance to do a work for God. God help us to fear God more than men. We normally go to town in cars but because of the parade the streets down town are closed off from 7:00am until the parade is finished at about one.

As I was praying and struggling with what to do the thought occurred to be that most everyone going to see the parade would ride the train. The Max is the answer. My son Jon and I went down to the Max park and drive on Sandy Blvd & 95^th about hour before the Parade was scheduled to start. At this particular Max station all who are going to the platform must cross a pedestrian bridge. We found that it is perfect for passing out tracts.

We chose to give out the 'Giant Money' tract. This tract looks like a $100 bill and has the gospel written on the reverse side. About 60% of the adults that passed us took one! Plus they are sitting down for the trip in and will likely read them. Also, there is a good chance that those who are offended at the gospel message will leave them on the Max for someone else to read! We were able to hand out 94 Giant money tracts. This is the only tract I have every had people ask for additional copies!

I must admit that I am a little disappointed that more was not done for the cause today, but I am pleased that at least a hundred souls more than likely read the gospel today. Who knows what God will do with the seed sown?

Next Year we will be better prepared. Pray for laborers to enter into the harvest.