Christ Has Risen!

Yesterday was a wonderful day! I rode 24.6 miles and we made it to Live Oak, Florida where we met a man who portrayed more of the compassionate, caring, and gentle attitude of Christ than I have ever seen in my life. His name is Don. He is the Director/Proprietor of the Mayo Manna House in Mayo, Florida. When my assistant called me and told us she had arranged a place for us to stay, we figured the usual. We would pull into their parking lot and camp out. Right? Wrong!

Upon meeting Don, I was very at ease with his presence. He is a very soft-spoken man in his late 50’s with a great sense of humor. He simply told us “follow me boys”. Upon walking in the front door of the Manna House, I was immediately in awe by the cast amount of books covering the shelves bolted to the walls. Thousands of books, I was in paradise. I love books! Don asked us “If we would like the grand tour?” Of course we responded with a “Yes Sir!” He showed us all of the clothing, housewares, and the food pantry of the Mayo Manna House. This place looks like a thrift store you would see many small Church organizations operating. The difference with this particular store is, this stuff is all free! Don and the volunteers give this stuff away to anyone in need, free of charge!

After sitting down for a meal made by a volunteer of the Mayo Manna House, Don says “Well, you are all set! See ya in the morning!” I was amazed! This man had set up everything for our showers, a comfortable queen size bed awaited me in a bedroom at the end of the house, and he even allowed me to use his office to allow me Internet access. Steve and I both looked at one another in amazement!

This man showed us a perfect example of “helping the stranger in the land”. He showed complete faith by allowing two complete strangers into his house to do as they pleased. He fed us, let us shower, and pretty much told us to take what we liked. We could have whatever we needed.

Upon awakening this morning, I was still in utter amazement by the hospitality this man had showed us. Don arrived back at the Mayo Manna House about 8:45. After talking for a bit, he started packing boxes with food and everything else you could imagine! He wanted us to be fully prepared for our journey! We prayed with Don and said our good byes. He is a person I will never forget. He showed me the value of Living In Christ, not just with words, but by ACTIONS. I will never forget him. Christ has truly risen and is alive and well!

See ya on the road!

Jason

Don, a man I will never forget!


I am really interested in asking Don to sit on my Board of Directors!

“Christ is Risen” Don Wilson/Proprietor,  Olde Tyme Barber Shop: Live Oak, Florida

Picture I snapped while biking yesterday.

To learn more about the Mayo Manna House please visit their website at:

http://mayomannahouseinc.org/



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March 31, 2010
Categories: Saved Life: Coast to Coast Daily Journal . Tags: , , , , , , , , , . Author: savedliferide . Comments: Leave a comment

  • Saved Life: Coast to Coast

    We are launching a nationwide homeless awareness ride titled “ Coast 2 Coast: A Mile In Their Shoes”. We are launching from the Jacksonville Beach Pier in Jacksonville, Florida on March 20, 2010 and finishing at the Santa Monica Pier, just outside of Los Angeles, California. A journey of approximately 2,800 miles. We plan on doing this in a 7 month timeframe. But once I reach California I may continue on a new journey wherever God leads me. I am not stopping until I am convinced I have made a difference in the way people view the poor and needy of society and become willing to do something about homelessness. Did I mention that I am doing this on a bicycle?

  • Our Purpose and Mission:

    1. Encourage people to ask themselves, “Am I doing enough?”
  • 2. I want to better understand the life of the homeless in America, and to see, firsthand, how their needs are being met, directly and indirectly.
  • 3. To encourage Christians to “Live Out Loud” in whatever way that God is asking them too! Encourage them to let faith overcome their fears!
  • 4. To learn personally what it means to depend on Christ and experience pure contentment and confidence in Him to guide me on this journey of awakening.
  • 5. My vision is to and implement our organizational plan for a "Cities of Refuge" Alcohol/Drug Regeneration Ministry to help alcoholics, addicts, and the chronically homeless attain freedom from their bondage and become productive citizens. But moreso, give them a place they can call HOME!
  • I want to challenge people to summon the courage to “live out loud” their faith in God by showing true Christian compassion and gentleness for the less fortunate of society.

  • This is the heart of living a “Saved Life”.

    Are you living it?

  • Who is Jason?

    My name is Jason J. Day. I am a soldier in the army of God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. The Holy Bible is my Code of Conduct. Faith, prayer,and the Word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity. I have a desire to effect a change in our society for the homeless …and all those who are lost and suffering. I have made a decision to do just that, to give the lost an opportunity to hope again! I am determined to succeed! Get involved! We are here to offer light to the lost, encouragement for the weary, and hope for the hurting. We are Saved Life. Keep us in your prayers!

  • See Ya On The Road!