Faithful with a little

Jesus told a story of a businessman who provided three of his employees with some investment money. To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then the businessman went on a journey. Two of the employees immediately put their money to work and soon doubled their investments. But the man who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.

When the businessman returned from his journey he came to settle the accounts. His response to the two men who invested the money was, ”Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!” Matthew 25:14-30

In the last few years God has opened the door at Jericho Road to start a Discipleship House for men with addiction issues. We began with two men and shared a house with four men with mental illness. We have sown our “talents” and have been faithful with what God gave us and He has grown our ministry. Two years ago we had the opportunity to move from our shared accommodations into a house in the Glebe with 6 beds and one full time staff. Then about a year ago we expanded to another house with the men who have graduated from the discipleship program. Today the Discipleship House has grown into a full-fledged addiction treatment program.

With the approval of the Jericho Board we are now expanding the discipleship program to eleven beds. We have a full time Director for our Addiction Services, an Addictions Counselor, a part time Supervisor and a House Dean. We have moved the Graduate program to another property and are currently painting and making repairs there. These last three years have not been easy, but when I look back I am amazed. This is nothing I could do; it is God and his power to bless those who are faithful!

If you are a supporter of Jericho Road Christian Ministries, I thank you; we would not be here today without you. If you want to join our support team, would you consider sending an email so I can set you up to pray for individual clients? Would you consider donating money to help our program grow? Would you pray for our staff and rest of the ministry and ask God to keep filling our beds?

Thank you for your love and support,

Jon Ruby

Director of Addiction Services

jonnyruby@yahoo.com