Her name was Elva Jennings. Her 47-year-old son Merle had recently died of a massive heart attack. Merle had become a believer — and his wife, sister, son and daughter-in-law had all recently become involved in our church — Grace Memorial Church of San Jacinto, CA.
Through Merle’s death Elva had been inundated with the gospel and couldn’t resist any longer! She came to church and when I finished the sermon that morning I gave folks the opportunity to receive Christ. Elva came forward, weeping, and gave her life to Jesus. She told me she hadn’t been to church in 35 years! Elva was 84 years old!
If you’ve been praying for someone’s salvation, don’t give up hope! If they’re still alive it’s not over yet! If you’ve never responded to Christ, this is your day.