Luke 15 gives us a glimpse at the amazing grace of God. Looking at 15:11-32, we get the story of the prodigal son. "It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found," (Luke 15:32). I believe that you have or know of a person that this verse relates to. I know that I have plenty, and I myself, am included. Working in the inner-city, on the streets, I have met plenty of people, heard many stories, and have seen it happen.

I met this guy Jordan, who was part of the Honolulu ARC, as a recovering addict. A very young guy, with quite the background. It has been a struggle trying to get through the program, having to start over a few times. This past month, he was asked to leave, and he would then have to wait another 30 days before he could re-enter.

It is very difficult to be homeless in China Town. One is constantly surrounded by the influence of drugs, alcohol, violence, and theft. For Jordan, it is even more difficult because he has no family in Hawaii; no home, nowhere to go. When I heard he was out on the streets, a few of us would visit with him, just to listen and talk. I saw a person who is struggling with a heroin addiction, but I also saw a man that loves God, who desires to get things right in his life.

He has plans to finish the program, to get job training, and move on in his life. This is going to be a process, it will take time, and it may not be easy. I got the opportunity to take him and some of the others in Revolution Hawaii, up to the North Shore, something he has wanted to do. To see Waimea beach, Pipeline, Sunset beach, and eat some Motsumoto's shave ice. It was an opportunity that he wanted to take to get away from the inner-city street life.

In the next couple of days, Jordan will be re-entering the ARC; a lost child coming back to open arms. I want to ask that you would pray for him, for strength, courage, and for his physical health.