I love that Room in the Inn exists. I also love that I’ve been blessed to be a part of it for something like 12 years. It’s an opportunity to serve the homeless in real time and meet tangible needs. I know the Bible says that when you love and serve the least of these, you love and serve Jesus.

I love that the Brentwood Baptist Church chapter of Room in the Inn makes an intentional focus on the gospel. We’re not just meeting physical needs. We know that it’s a tragedy to be clothed and fed and still be spiritually lost. Every part of what we do is centered on these men knowing they can have a real relationship with Jesus.

We offer Bible studies. We don’t force the men to go in order to receive a meal and a bed. They have a choice to go or not. Many opt out, but some attend. Those who show up will hear the gospel shared explicitly. They will have the opportunity to pray to receive Jesus.

I’m already praying for the men who will come through our doors starting on Monday. I know God is at work in their hearts and giving them a hunger that no meal can satisfy. We know we don’t have the power in ourselves to save anyone, but we can point them to the Bread of Life and the Living Water that springs up eternally.

I can’t wait to see what God does during this season of Room in the Inn. I’m grateful I get a front row seat to see it.