“Mike” was sitting to my left Wednesday Evening at the Community Men’s Bible Study. The question before him was “Have you experienced highs and lows in your life like King David?” This question came from our ongoing study of 1 and 2 Samuel. Mike sat back in his chair and thought for a moment. He then slowly leaned forward and said:
“I had a great job working at Budweiser. I was rising through the sales department and then into management. I was king of the company in my mind. I just lost sight of life’s priorities and it all went away. I have a college degree man. I played college football at NC State. I was an outside linebacker.”
I don’t know what exactly “Mike” did when he lost sight of priorities. I don’t know if it was bad financial decisions, drugs, or something else. But the reality of his story mirrors those that aren’t homeless. College Grad, great job in sales at a major company yet it all went away and now he’s homeless. The Mike’s of the world are great reminders of why developing settings for storytelling and relationship are the real way to end homelessness. I don’t know how to help Mike if I don’t get to know Mike and the chances of me getting to know Mike in a crowd of 20 is far better than a crowd of 300.
Its through relationship and we need more of the congregation to engage in meaningful relationships with our neighbors in need.
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