The Road to redemption.
Hello GEMS lovers. It is a great privilege to be amongst you. This is my first post in the community, I would like to share with you all a story that touches the heart and I hope you enjoyy it.
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Amidst the noise and commotion, there lived a man named Mike. Mike was a notorious troublemaker known by the street name "Blanco," which meant "dust it off" in street language. He was a social drinker and a womanizer, particularly targeting ladies in relationships. Although Mike came from a middle-class family, neither rich nor poor, his life took an interesting turn when he enrolled in college.
During his first year at school, Mike's deceptive ways with girls earned him the nickname "Blanco." As time went on, he formed a group called "The Jaguar" during his second year, consisting of him and four friends from wealthy families. "The Jaguar" became the most notorious and affluent group on campus.
Despite his Christian background, Mike was not a believer. He lacked faith and found himself detached from his religious upbringing. As he entered his fourth year of college, Mike found himself in a precarious situation after getting involved with a dangerous group of individuals. Things took a tragic turn when one of his friends was killed. Realizing that his life was in danger, Mike decided to flee, leaving his parents in the dark about his whereabouts.
Two years passed, and Mike found himself in a remote area, far from the familiar streets he once knew. In this new environment, his reckless behavior escalated. He resorted to swindling and extortion to make a living. However, fate had something in store for him on a fateful day.
A stranger, whose name was not known, dressed as a street boy, visited Mike's lodge where he lived with his four companions. The stranger greeted him in street language, saying, "Hey Baba Blanco, boss, I hail you." Mike replied, "I feel you, bro. What's up?"
The stranger continued, "Boss, I have a great opportunity for you. You know, sometimes, there's a limit to what one can achieve by hustling alone in this world."
Intrigued, Mike asked, "What are you trying to say?"
The stranger replied, "If you embrace this opportunity, boss, you'll find peace of mind, and money will chase after you, rather than you chasing after it."
Mike considered the stranger's words, realizing the potential benefits. "It does make sense," he acknowledged.
The stranger then suggested they have a private conversation, and Mike led him to his room. They sat down, and the conversation continued.
The stranger said, "There's this individual I know, Baba, who can make things happen for you. Once he works his magic, you won't ever have to look back."
Curious, Mike asked, "How much does it cost?"
The stranger smiled and said, "Here's the best part, Baba. Baba doesn't ask for money until you see results."
Excitement sparked within Mike as he exclaimed, "Amidst the noise and commotion, there lived a man named Mike. Mike was a notorious troublemaker known by the street name "Blanco," which meant "dust it off" in street language. He was a social drinker and a womanizer, particularly targeting ladies in relationships. Although Mike came from a middle-class family, neither rich nor poor, his life took an interesting turn when he enrolled in college.
During his first year at school, Mike's deceptive ways with girls earned him the nickname "Blanco." As time went on, he formed a group called "The Jaguar" during his second year, consisting of him and four friends from wealthy families. "The Jaguar" became the most notorious and affluent group on campus.
Despite his Christian background, Mike was not a believer. He lacked faith and found himself detached from his religious upbringing. As he entered his fourth year of college, Mike found himself in a precarious situation after getting involved with a dangerous group of individuals. Things took a tragic turn when one of his friends was killed. Realizing that his life was in danger, Mike decided to flee, leaving his parents in the dark about his whereabouts.
Two years passed, and Mike found himself in a remote area, far from the familiar streets he once knew. In this new environment, his reckless behavior escalated. He resorted to swindling and extortion to make a living. However, fate had something in store for him on a fateful day.
A stranger, whose name was not known, dressed as a street boy, visited Mike's lodge where he lived with his four companions. The stranger greeted him in street language, saying, "Hey Baba Blanco, boss, I hail you." Mike replied, "I feel you, bro. What's up?"
The stranger continued, "Boss, I have a great opportunity for you. You know, sometimes, there's a limit to what one can achieve by hustling alone in this world."
Intrigued, Mike asked, "What are you trying to say?"
The stranger replied, "If you embrace this opportunity, boss, you'll find peace of mind, and money will chase after you, rather than you chasing after it."
Mike considered the stranger's words, realizing the potential benefits. "It does make sense," he acknowledged.
The stranger then suggested they have a private conversation, and Mike led him to his room. They sat down, and the conversation continued.
The stranger said, "There's this individual I know, Baba, who can make things happen for you. Once he works his magic, you won't ever have to look back."
Curious, Mike asked, "How much does it cost?"
The stranger smiled and said, "Here's the best part, Baba. Baba doesn't ask for money until you see results."
Excitement sparked within Mike as he exclaimed, "Let's go now then!"
The stranger's expression changed, and he replied, "Unfortunately, we can't go today."
As Mike pondered the situation, the stranger took out a paper from his pocket. On the front, it read, "The Life." The paper contained an address, and the stranger instructed Mike to keep it under his pillow and visit the address alone the following day.
Following the stranger's instructions, Mike kept the paper and arrived at the address the next day. He found himself in front of a church, feeling slightly disappointed. He muttered, "Dude, you're messing with me. Taking me to a church?"
The stranger assured him, "Don't think like that. Just wait. The Baba will reveal himself soon."
Skeptical, Mike warned, "If I don't see this Baba, you'll regret it."
The stranger nodded silently. A few minutes later, the pastor of the church began preaching, and to Mike's surprise, everything he heard seemed to confirm what the stranger had told him earlier. The pastor urged everyone to submit themselves to the Lord.
In that moment, Mike felt a profound change within him. He surrendered his life to Jesus, embracing a newfound faith. Miraculously, two weeks later, a pastor gifted him a car. Inspired by his transformation, Mike changed his name to J. Blanco, signifying "Jesus's Blanco," and he dedicated himself to a ministry called "Street Evangelism."
J. Blanco's mission was to bring street guys like himself to God. Starting with his friends, he embarked on a journey of spreading the Gospel. His story spread like wildfire, transforming him from a renowned bad boy into a renowned preacher. Through his street evangelism, he touched the lives of many, proving that redemption and change were possible for anyone willing to embrace it go now then!"
The stranger's expression changed, and he replied, "Unfortunately, we can't go today."
As Mike pondered the situation, the stranger took out a paper from his pocket. On the front, it read, "The Life." The paper contained an address, and the stranger instructed Mike to keep it under his pillow and visit the address alone the following day.
Following the stranger's instructions, Mike kept the paper and arrived at the address the next day. He found himself in front of a church, feeling slightly disappointed. He muttered, "Dude, you're messing with me. Taking me to a church?"
The stranger assured him, "Don't think like that. Just wait. The Baba will reveal himself soon."
Skeptical, Mike warned, "If I don't see this Baba, you'll regret it."
The stranger nodded silently. A few minutes later, the pastor of the church began preaching, and to Mike's surprise, everything he heard seemed to confirm what the stranger had told him earlier. The pastor urged everyone to submit themselves to the Lord.
In that moment, Mike felt a profound change within him. He surrendered his life to Jesus, embracing a newfound faith. Miraculously, two weeks later, a pastor gifted him a car. Inspired by his transformation, Mike changed his name to J. Blanco, signifying "Jesus's Blanco," and he dedicated himself to a ministry called "Street Evangelism."
J. Blanco's mission was to bring street guys like himself to God. Starting with his friends, he embarked on a journey of spreading the Gospel. His story spread like wildfire, transforming him from a renowned bad boy into a renowned preacher. Through his street evangelism, he touched the lives of many, proving that redemption and change were possible for anyone willing to
embrace it