Samaritan's Road

Evangelism: Marvin Daniels
Thursday, January 1, 2009

As this year 2008 comes to a close and the entering of a New Year 2009 is before us, I wish everyone a happy and blessed New Year from all of us at SAMARITAN'S ROAD. Thank your for your prayers and support over these past few months. Thanks go out to all of our truckers for the job these men and women do and the sacrifice they make on behalf of this country and its citizens. Thanks to all our Christian brothers and sisters, who are trucking across the country and have stopped by to share with us.

As I look back over the past few months, I am reminded of the many blessings the Lord has bestowed on us as a ministry and individually as well. I am reminded why we serve where we do. I see people who have needs and someone must be there for them. As I look at the names in our guest book, I see first time truckers far from home that need a place to come and worship. I see the names of those who are in dire need of a friend or just need prayer. I see people with faith in God from all parts of the USA and other countries, come together to worship in unity and spirit at the Trucker's Chapel. I see the names of those who come and are hurting, but are left comforted. Those who find encouragement, who are in a time of despair or just seeking the Lord's will for their life. I see the names of those who have come and were once lost, but left with "new life." I am reminded of the employees who have called upon us in their time of need and we responded.

I am reminded how during those fellowship times, that we were encouraged by the stories and experiences we had to share with each other. We learned how through one's difficulties, that it was faith that brought them through. We shared the hardships and victories. We shared in their sorrow and their joy. Through it all we became friends. Jesus calls us His friends too. Jesus alone knows our sorrows, our cares, our needs, and He brings us comfort, peace, joy and provision for those moments we face in life.

Then I look at those who faithfully serve the Lord through SAMARITAN'S ROAD and have answered "the call." I see others who have a heart for the trucker. I see those who have grown in their spiritual walk by being obedient and staying committed to serving the Lord so others might be won for Christ. I see those who are new to the ministry start to grow as the Lord leads them and they experience, what a "servant's life" is all about. I have seen the love of Christ, as it is shared among the truckers and employees of Newell's alike. I have seen the "servant's heart" pray with all sincerity for the needs of others and for the salvation of the lost. I have seen some give "their all" for the sake of others. I have seen their joy become full, as they witness and experience God moving in the lives of others and their own. It goes without saying, that we all have been blessed, as we have witnessed God moving through this ministry.

I look forward to seeing what God has in store for SAMARITAN'S ROAD and for each team member this New Year. I look forward to seeing more lives touched and changed as we continue to honor God. I know as we stay committed to serving faithfully, obediently and persistently, that the Lord will continue blessing this ministry. I invite you to become a volunteer with this ministry, so you too can share in these wonderful experiences and blessings. If you have been looking for a place to serve, this ministry to America's truckers might just be the place for you. If you have time to give, love sharing the Gospel with others and would like to help staff our Trucker's Chapel, then give me a call at 316-519-5602 (cell), at home after 6pm at 316-322-7133, or by e-mail at samaritansroad@cox.net. I look forward to sharing with you further about this wonderful one of kind ministry. Till next time God bless. Please keep us in your prayers.