If you know this man, you know the blessing that his friendship is. He is a man of God among men, and that by God's grace. Its always by God's grace, & praise Him for that. Alan is serving the Lord in Africa currently.
Recently, Alan was involved in an "accident" whereupon a saw blade broke off the saw, flying straight into his face. It hit square on, chin to forehead. By God's protective providence & miracle-working grace, his eyes were not damaged and his nose is in good shape. He is going to have some facial surgeries to fix things up a bit and there is a good degree of healing that will have to take place. Yet, I am positive, if you were to be around him during all this you would probably never hear him complain, but be continually glorifying his heavenly Father, who is worthy of all glory.
Keeping up with his recovery and progress, I am mindful of John 9:1-3, "As [Jesus] passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him." And I cannot help but to think of God is going to use Alan's "suffering" for His own glory. I already know that saints around the world are glorifying God, by interceding for Alan, because when we pray, we are confessing His lordship and worth via action and belief. That glorifies Him. Then there is Alan. His actions and attitude, which I only get in writing, are amazing, and God has given him such a peace and assurance of His goodness even in the "bad" of life.
Check out what Alan has to say about it HERE.
Please be praying for his recovery and for his parents and family back here in the States.
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