It's the end of another day here in Guatemala, and the team is tired...worn out from the ministry opportunities we have been able to be a part of today. But alas, we debrief the day anyway...why? We talk about the day and process what all we have seen so that people can SEE and HEAR God's work among His people. Oftentimes we miss what God is doing because we are too tired to even think about it...just too busy to even mention it. So we meet and talk about the day.
The first question I ask is this: "What is the one snapshot you take away from today?" And they almost clamor over one another to tell what God did in each of them and with the group today. Amanda talks about their last home visit where the dad had just lost his job. A food bag (full of oil, sugar, oats, milk, rice, beans) was a blessing to the family who didn't know where their next meal would come from...God provided. Sara tells the group about holding a sweet two month old baby while listening to the grandfather describe how hard life has been after his stroke. The man yearned for the opportunity to be in fellowship with other believers but had been unable to go due to his health. There was a great longing for biblical community...God provided.
Natasha describes sharing the Gospel message at a school at Sacajvilla. The children said missionaries don't come there often, and they wanted to know about Jesus. They WANTED to know...God provided. Erin tells about a home visit where a lady was encouraged by believers. She needed to hear God speak to her....God provided. Loree describes many home visits where people were Christ-followers but had left the church. They were all longing for restoration...God provided.
God is our PROVIDER. He provides us what we need...not what we want. He draws us to Himself, and He brings Himself glory. What a day of seeing God's name lifted high, His followers encouraged, and His great glory proclaimed.
