Yankee’s
Traveling Troubles
Ralph
“Yankee” Arnold
I often tell the college students that
when the Lord is in something, the devil will also be there in the form of
trouble. I believe most people are afraid to be afraid. Jesus continually told
his disciples, “be not afraid”. Courage is fear that says its prayers and goes
ahead. If you desire the best scriptures that describes the Christian life,
read the last half of II Corinthians verses 23-31. It describes what Paul was
willing to face to get the gospel to the lost.
Many times, I have had someone tell me, “Pastor,
I’ve got some bad news for you.” I would quickly say, “No, you have some news,
I’ll decide if it’s good or bad.” Opportunities usually come disguised as
troubles as revealed in this amazing trip.
· The generator for running the two air conditioners and microwave went out, a power surge from electrical power hook-up caused us two lose those two air conditioners, and microwave was fried. Radiator developed a leak and the motor ran hot on three small hills. Betty broke her little toe and has been hobbling for about a month.
Php
1:12 But
I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather
unto the furtherance of the gospel;
Denver and Jan
Couch were led to the lord by Dr. Hank Lindstrom many years
ago at Calvary Community Church in Tampa. They now live in Henryville, Indiana,
where we had planned to stay for a couple days before heading over the mountains
into North Carolina on I-40.
They have a beautiful home in the
country that borders the national forest. Our two-day stay turned into a week. We
knew we had to repair the radiator, but who would do this on 4th of
July weekend? Denver had this man come and replace the old one with a new one.
Look at this.
DUE TO
THIS LAYOVER
These five boys came over to their ranch
type room for game time. Denver said, “Go get them.” Three of them trusted the
Lord. There were other men who came to do work on the property, and five more
trusted the Lord. We had two home Bible studies around the kitchen table with
different people.
I had made no plans to speak on July 5th,
so I went on the internet to find a church to preach. I knew that this would be
a miracle on such a short notice. I called a preacher and told him that I was
available to speak if he wanted me. He said he would let me know. He called
back and said that would be fine. When I looked up the church on youtube, I
noticed that their doctrinal statement taught everything I stand against. I
thought, I really messed-up.
Was I surprised! Patrick Stepp
(on the left) had been following my youtube channel and sharing my teaching
with the Pastor Albert Cross (left). They were surprised that I called,
and I was surprised when I came. We had a great time together. Remember, none
of this would have happened without the troubles (I mean opportunities). Yes, the
next day, a man got both air conditioners running again. We are now in Asheville
area of North Carolina.
Denver and Jan Couch were the perfect host. They furnished us with a great
room, meals cooked specially by Denver, spaces to walk and contemplate the
goodness of God, the time and place to fix the motor-home, and opportunities to make
new friends.
I pray you enjoy my updates. Love to hear
from you.
Contact Yankee at: Yankee@yankeearnold.com
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