Walking After the Spirit: An Interview with Garry Nesbit

 From Windshields to Wonders: How Gary Nesbit Follows the Holy Spirit in Daily Life

As a fellow believer passionate about supernatural encounters with God, I'm always on the lookout for inspiring stories of faith in action. Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Garry Nesbit, a man whose daily life is a testament to what it means to truly walk after the Spirit. In this blog post, I'll share Garry's incredible journey and the lessons we can all learn from his bold faith.

From Church Pews to Highway Hedges: Garry's Spiritual Journey

Garry's story begins like many of ours - born and raised in the church, familiar with the teachings of salvation, divine healing, and the fullness of the Spirit. However, as he candidly shared, his faith was initially confined within the four walls of the church building.

"I can remember growing up, we would have witnessing programs," Garry recalled. "But whenever they started talking about that, fear would come upon me. I didn't want to do it."

This fear of stepping out in faith is something many of us can relate to. But God had bigger plans for Garry.

The Turning Point: A College Revival

Garry's perspective changed dramatically during his college years at the University of Central Arkansas. He witnessed a powerful revival among the most unlikely candidates - drug dealers and sinners on campus.

"People started getting saved left and right," Garry explained. "It was just a great revival. And here I am, a church-going guy, seeing all this, and I thought to myself, 'Well, they don't have anything over on me. I know all about this.' But I realized that I wasn't all what I thought I was."

This eye-opening experience introduced Garry to one-on-one ministry outside the church walls, setting the stage for his future calling.

From Religious Rut to Spirit-Led Ministry

After attending Bible college and serving in various church roles, Garry found himself back in what he calls a "religious rut." However, God wasn't finished with him yet. In a beautiful full-circle moment, Garry rediscovered the passion and power he had experienced during that college revival.

Today, Garry operates a mobile windshield repair business, which he sees as more than just a job - it's his ministry field. Every day, he asks the Lord to open doors for ministry, and without fail, God answers.

A Day in the Life of a Spirit-Led Believer

One of the most inspiring aspects of my conversation with Garry was hearing about his daily encounters. He shared a particularly powerful story that occurred in Lula, Mississippi:

"I went into a convenience store to get a Coke and a snack," Garry recounted. "As I was walking out the door, I was inspired by the Spirit of God to ask them if they knew Jesus."

This led to a conversation about divine healing, and Garry ended up praying for the women in the store, anointing them with oil as instructed in James 5:14. What happened next was nothing short of miraculous.

"All of a sudden, out of the left corner of my eye, I could see Fanny May stand up," Garry said. "She starts stomping her right foot on the floor, then her left foot. She looked like a majorette marching in a band!"

Fanny May, who had been quiet and seemingly uninterested, suddenly exclaimed, "It's gone! The pain is gone!" God had instantaneously healed her body, demonstrating His power and love in that small Delta town.

Overcoming Fear and Embracing Boldness

Garry's testimony is a powerful reminder of the importance of stepping out in faith, even when we feel afraid. He shared about a time when he felt led to witness to a group of men having a barbecue in a rough neighborhood:

"I knew in my heart before I left that neighborhood, I was going to go down there and talk to them," Garry said. "While I'm finishing my work, the devil was trying to get me to be afraid. I said, 'No, in Jesus' name, I'm going to witness for the Lord.'"

This boldness to share the Gospel in unlikely places is a direct result of Garry's reliance on the Holy Spirit. As he reminded me, "You shall receive power after the Holy Ghost has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses unto me."

The Ministry of Availability

One of the most impactful lessons I learned from Garry is the power of making ourselves available to God. He shared his daily prayer: "Lord, I'm available today. Glorify yourself through me."

This simple act of surrender has led to countless divine appointments and opportunities to share God's love with others. As Garry put it, "We are His vessel, we're His mouthpiece, we're His hands."

A Call to Action: Step Out in Faith

As I reflected on my conversation with Garry, I felt challenged and inspired to step out in faith in my own life. If you're reading this and feeling the same stirring in your spirit, here are some practical steps we can take:

1. Pray for boldness: Ask God to fill you with His Holy Spirit and give you the courage to share your faith.

2. Be available: Make yourself available to God each day, asking Him to use you.

3. Listen to the Spirit's promptings: Pay attention to those gentle nudges to pray for someone or share a word of encouragement.

4. Take small steps of faith: Start by offering to pray for a coworker or sharing your testimony with a friend.

5. Expect miracles: When you step out in faith, expect God to move in supernatural ways.

Conclusion

My interview with Garry Nesbit was a powerful reminder of what it truly means to walk after the Spirit. His stories of everyday encounters with the supernatural have reignited my passion for seeing God move in mighty ways.

As Garry prayed during our interview, "Father, we thank you for sending us to hungry people, those that are wanting to get help. We ask you, Father, in Jesus' name, for divine appointments with everybody that's hearing this program right now."

I echo that prayer for each of you reading this blog post. May we all be inspired to step out in bold faith, making ourselves available to be used by God in our everyday lives.

Are you ready to experience the supernatural in your daily life? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments, and let's encourage one another to walk boldly after the Spirit.