The Village March Team-Day 3
"Beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news" and beautiful are the ears of those who hear.
Heaven and earth have collided and we, church family, are entangled in the blending of Grace and redemption. Restoration is at hand and it is simply stunning to be a part of it.
I admit, I am struggling to put it to words for I am even speechless now. To convey this experience is like trying to fit the Amazon river into a fishbowl so forgive my inefficiencies, but I feel I can only leave you with a glance of today's glory.
Today the Lord brought us to the village of Abacate where we dispersed in hopes of reaching as many as possible through men's, women's, children's, medical, dental, eyeglass, and evangelism ministries. We encountered children who were left to protect cattle from leopards while their parents were away tending to crops. We prayed with men, who at only 18 years of age, are struggling with their marriages as they take up God's calling to be spiritual leaders. We wept with a daughter whose plea to God was to be given a child of her own. We listened as the voice of a pastor was overcome by the sound of his flock praying out loud to the one true God. We played with children who, at the end of the day, stood next to the pastor as he invited them into the Kingdom of God. Today, we witnessed the Lord give Heavenly citizenship to these brothers and sisters in Abacate and draw others closer to Him. Through it all, He did not merely allow us to watch but used us in His plan. Our response was worship.
Through music and fellowship and prayer, we gave thanks to the Creator of this place that has already changed us. The setting for tonight was an unbelieveable moon, distant flashes of lightening, and the sounds of the jungle as we celebrated the intricate way Jesus has brought us together temporarily on this trip and eternally in His Kingdom. We ask for prayer specifically for tomorrow as we venture into a village where there is no believer, where only the Spirit of God remains to lead these broken hearts; yet we know that is enough. Pray that tomorrow is the day this village is eternally transformed by Jesus and His redeeming love.
Thanks for your continued support and may He drench the harvest,
The Village March Team
P.S. Mom, I forgot that my electric bill was due today! Do you think you can call Denton Municipal Utilities and let them know I'll be giving it to them as soon as I get back? You're a baller! Love and Miss you. I hope reading my writing every day is helping. Love- Skye
Skye, your words were so eloquent and had drawn me in as if I was praying and playing with the children with you. And then your P.S. LOL Your electric bill is PAID. Now back to the Amazon were I am praying that you will witness God's miracles this day. WITH ALL MY LOVE, mom.
ReplyDelete"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation" Isaiah 52:7.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for updating the blog daily. It is bringing much comfort and joy to my heart as I read each night with hope. Knowing that our great God is using this team for such a time and place as this encourages my soul and further anchors my affections for the Lord as His Spirit does great work. My, how eternity has been changed for many thus far! Reading the blog bears witness that He hears and is answering our many collective prayers for salvation, safety, and the sharing of the Gospel. I am excited to hear more details of the stories when the team returns and am preparing to meet a man who has been chiseled more into the image of Christ through this experience of obedience. Please give HUGE hugs to Josh from his 3 sons and wife!! We love you and miss you! C-
ReplyDeleteLauren,
ReplyDeleteThank you and all who are with you for what you are doing. I love reading the daily blog of your journey. It sounds incredible and life changing. I'm doing laundry,...but the blog is so beautifully written I feel like I can see y'all. Take care! God loves you!
Pam