In May of this year, we opened up a 28 bed facility for men returning from prison and those who were homeless on the streets of Baton Rouge. When we started, there was a lot of uncertainty. Where would we get 28 beds? What about materials and labor for repairs? How would we feed 28 men? The questions went on and on. We refused to allow these questions to stop us. We moved on what we knew, people are sleeping on the streets, in abandoned buildings, and under bridges. We acted in faith and gave the unanswered questions to God. What has happened in the last three months is nothing short of a miracle. The beds that we needed? Well, someone in the community donated BRAND NEW box springs and mattresses. The materials we needed for the repairs in order to pass the occupancy inspection? They were donated as well, and the men that took up residence in the house have taken ownership of the home and provided the labor themselves. 
Other churches have gotten involved and provided a meal once or twice a week. These churches have also brought their worship leaders over to the house to lead praise and worship, and share a life giving message with the men.
What has happened in the last 90 days has far exceeded anything that my finite mind could conceive. I learned a valuable lesson. My lack of faith had me to petition God for any old used bed. I thought it didn’t matter where it came from or how old it was anything is better than the streets, but it mattered to God. What He had in mind was the very best … BRAND NEW never before used beds. Oh, and the men, they are doing so well. 
Working, paying rent, faithfully keeping the house in order. They have taken pride in themselves and where they live. The countenance on their faces is priceless!
The house is not completely furnished and we still have needs (towels, bath clothes, a stove and refrigerator). some of the men coming into the home have nothing but the clothes on their back. They need shirts, shoes, socks, underwear,and pants, but we’re believing God for these items. Just like He provided the home, the beds, the material, and the labor He will also provide whatever else these men need to ensure that they live the life that He intended for them to live. I know He will provide, because the poor matter to God.
It always amazes me, and it should not, how when I get out of God’s way He orchestrates things superbly. Used beds would have sufficed for man but HE wanted new and new HE got. God does not settle – we have such a habit of putting God in OUR little box instead of climbing into His. Awesome things happen to those who wait – just look at the pictures. What a testimony to our Faithful Father. God is smiling William, I know He is.