I think I was 29 years old when I met Billy. The self proclaimed “Bilster” was about my age and owned a construction company that just so happened to be headquartered out of the building next to mine. Billy was almost uncomfortably full of energy and one of the friendliest people I have ever met.
My experience has taught me that people are not always as they seem, so when he greeted me with a loud “How in the Heaven are you?”. My first thought was…not another one of these guys. I am blessed now to say, “The Bilster” didn’t just speak religion, he lived like a Christian. At a time in my life when I needed it most, God sent an unusual man to live an example and mentor me in the faith.
As I read Proverbs 19 this morning, one of Billy’s many one-liners came to mind. “You Can’t Outgive God!” Giving our time, talent, and resources to help those who are in need opens the door to the miraculous.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord ; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 19:17 KJV