bible study: 2

2nd Bible Study last night. As last week, only one friend showed up, albeit, a different one. He wanted to check to see if i was the person who had posted the three small signs, "No Smoke for Me", at three of the stores we both patronize. 

He was glad to know i no longer use cannabis, and said something like, "Now we can talk more often." Since i've known him, he's always made sure i understand that he doesn't smoke cannabis, nor drink.

God bless that U.S. Vet, some day, with the saving grace found only in Jesus Christ. 

Grateful - again, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit were in attendance. Looking forward to experience the sweet fellowship, only possible in Jesus Christ, with others at the Bible Study some day. Maybe next week, next month, next year, or next decade - it has to be in God's time, and in His way.

Earlier this week, while walking home from the store, another friend, pulled over, and started joking with me about the Bible Study signs posted (he already knew i had quit using cannabis). 

Laughingly started counting off on my fingers, "Ed, #1, i don't ----------- anymore, #2, i don't ------------ anymore, and, #3, i don't even ------------ anymore!" 

All the while, both he and i are laughing uncontrollably. Big difference, my laughter was 100% from the joy of the Lord in my heart. Not so, with Ed.

As my friend rides off on his electric bike, he yells to me, "Don't hide behind religion!" 

"Ed, it's not religion, it's Jesus!" 

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Also, if you and I have ever fellowshipped in the Lord before (recently or in the distant past), at LBC, Vineyard in L.A., Taiwan, Repulse Bay Baptist Church (HK), 4 Square Church (HK), Jackie Pullenger's (HK), Guangdong, Beijing, Henan, Saipan, or Rota, please send me a friend request on FaceBook and i will gladly accept. Don't worry, my intention is only to re-connect, fellowship, and prayer. Would love to catch up with you,  wherever you are, whatever you are doing. Jesus loves you!