Piece by Piece
In obedience, the Coes put a down payment on a lot in Dallas while continuing their healing crusades. Coe shared his plans for a children’s home, and people began donating supplies. The Coes sold their house, moved into the unfinished home without proper heating or water, and their baby became ill with pneumonia. They trusted God and left for their next meeting—fifty miles later, the fever broke, and the baby was healed. Piece by piece, God supplied for the home, and children soon filled it. One boy said to Coe, “You’ll be my daddy now,” confirming his dream was fulfilled.
God Said No
Bob Davidson, a boy in the home, remembered Coe as compassionate yet firm. Once Davidson finished his chores and was ready to attend the fair with friends in a new Plymouth Fury. But Coe, hearing from God, forbade him. Heartbroken, Davidson accused him of lying. Coe then offered to personally take him to the fair. On their way, they saw the Plymouth wrecked in a ditch with Davidson’s friends dead. Coe’s obedience saved Davidson’s life.
Dressed Like Royalty
The home at times housed over a hundred children, many arriving neglected and starving. Coe insisted they be clothed with dignity, saying, “My kids are going to be dressed as good as yours.” They were taught to pray, led to Christ, and taken to church. Eventually, Coe bought 200 acres for dormitories and a self-sustaining farm, aiming for 200 children. God abundantly provided.
A Present-Day Flood Story
In Kansas City, Coe dreamed of a devastating flood before his meetings. Troubled, he ordered the tent taken down despite ridicule. Workers at first hesitated, but one man stood up, declaring, “If he isn’t afraid of drowning, I’m surely not.” Forty men joined in, and the massive canvas was packed away just as the dikes broke.
As Coe’s trucks rolled out, locals mocked: “Where’s your faith in God?” Coe shouted back, “That’s just the reason we’re leaving—God told us to go!” Soon, chaos erupted as waters swept through homes. On his way out, Coe helped Pastor Barnett move furniture into the church, but the flood smashed through the windows before they could finish. Barnett, father of future pastor Tommy Barnett, lost everything but made a fresh vow to stay. Together, Coe and Barnett tried saving lives, but watched in grief as many drowned. By the time they crossed the bridge to safety, twenty feet of water stood where the tent had been. Only a fragment of Barnett’s church remained. The two men looked back, thanking God for His protection and deliverance.
To be continued…
Tale Tuesday 145
Date: 2nd September, 2025
Title: : Jack Coe The Man of Reckless Faith part 7
Source: God’s Generals-Jack Coe
Author: Robert Liardon
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