An elderly man who lives in a dilapidated house approached me and timidly asked, "Do you have a blanket for me?" To our great regret, I had to explain to the gentleman that we had no more blankets left. They had all been given out.

"But at least you must have something for me," the old man said anxiously, "because I prayed to God so much today that He would not forget me."

We looked all over the van and found nothing. We had given away everything we brought with us. However, I saw this can of Coke in the van. "Would it be appropriate," I reasoned with myself, "if I gave this to him? It's such a small thing."

I decided to offer the man the can of Coke and prayed for him in the name of Jesus Christ. As he took the gift, we saw in front of us a delighted pensioner.

"The Lord has not forgotten me! He always remembers me! Your prayers and this can of Coke remind me that God loves me."

It's very easy to preach the gospel here on the frontlines. People need the Word of God. People need God. Even the smallest blessing, like a can of Coke, can be evidence that God is mindful of His children. And we can be an instrument in His hands and an answer to someone's prayers.

Pastor Gennady (Pastor, Chaplain & HART Partner)

Gennady travels to the front lines several times each month, bringing food, clothing, and the message of God's love.