Jason and Vanessa have been together for 6 years and she finally said YES!!! Jason has been down a road of drugs and jail. Vanessa is the sweetest lady who Josh met through work. They began coming to Gospel Life as soon as it started but there was about a month that we didn't see them. Josh got a letter in the mail from Jason and he was in jail. We had no idea but the letter was unbelievable. Jason, who we had only met a few times had been radically saved by Jesus while away. His letter was explaining where he had been and where he was at that time. Josh could not wait to see him again and hear the full story of redemption and repentance that had taken place in his life. Well, here they were sitting in our basement and we were talking about planning their wedding. Jason, now 80 pounds lighter and full of Jesus glowed along with his soon to be wife as they sat on our couch and discussed their pasts. As I sat and listened, I was in awe of what they wanted their wedding to be about. They could care less about a unity candle and bridesmaids or an aisle runner or suit and ties. Jason just kept saying all he wanted was for it to be about Jesus. That simple! Every time we'd talk about a detail they may want, he always brought it back to Jesus. I listened to this newly redeemed man and I was blown away by his courage and passion. We talked about marriage and the covenant that it is. Jason and Vanessa may never understand how they ministered to me. I have been saved much longer and life can sometimes get in the way of passion and courage. Seeing it alive and pouring from them encouraged me.
The coolest part is that Jason and Vanessa want to be married during our church service. WOW!!! Do you know why?? Because they want it to be worshipful and all about Jesus!! They want family and friends who would maybe not come to church hear the gospel because they will come if it is their wedding. So, tomorrow, Jason and Vanessa will be married but I have a feeling that everyone there will not just see Jason and Vanessa up there, but Jesus!! They have made it very clear that Jesus will be glorified and lifted high by all of the worship songs and words that will be sung and said tomorrow. I am praying that Jason sees many friends that remember him before he got a new heart. I am praying that they will see Jesus in his eyes and want that for themselves. I am blown away that this wedding is taking place in our church and it will be a morning of worshipping and praising Jesus for what He has done in this couples life. They will have their two kids right next to them and I can't wait to see them become a family! As the service ends, the Gospel Life family will get to lay hands on this sweet couple and pray for them and their new marriage. Tomorrow, GLC will have a Jesus wedding and I am so thankful to be a part of this!!!!
UPDATE: Introducing Jason and Vanessa!!!!
