Morning:
People often ask when we go on mission what happens with those who pray to receive Christ. This week we are seeing what happens or at least the journey for many of them. When Kidz Konnect from Jesus first started here in Belize the people were timid about coming to clinics and sharing information. The team we are here with are on their 21st visit here as a medical team and now not only are the people patients but they are friends. As each patient approaches the registration table it is not uncommon for one of the missionaries to call them by name. Smiles abound and conversations of family and friends are common. Many of these are the very ones who made professions of faith at the clinic or as a result of being drawn to the church where their spiritual journey began.
I was touched yesterday when one of our team had counseled a grieving mother. Her 28 year old daughter had died about a month before. As details were shared over host missionaries for the week called the girl by name and spoke of her family. The team had ministered to this family before and they were far more than just a name. That is how it is in the family of faith. You come as a stranger but you leave as a friend. The missionaries here follow up with local churches who follow up on decision made and the end result is a community of faith.
Evening:
Today’s report includes an encounter with a 9 year old girl who came up to one of our team members and asked if the team member could read the children’s book “The Most Important Story” to her. After hearing the story she said, “I love you. Can you tell me how I can have Jesus in my heart?” To which the member proceed to talk about the gospel and she prayed to receive Christ. Afterwards, she went to go share the story of Christ with her friends. Her parting words to this team member were “I will love you forever, because you told me about Jesus”. This left our team member undone and humbled that God would used a cracked vessel as she.
This is just one of the many encounters that have occurred on this trip. Many of those on this team have been challenged to step out of their comfort zones and have shared the gospel for the first time. They have seen God providing the boldness to proclaim the truth with love. We have seen lives change both physically and spiritually not only in those we serve, but in those who are on the team.
Continue to pray that God will keep our eyes open for his divine appointments. Also pray that the medications in our pharmacy will meet the needs for those who we will see tomorrow. Supplies are running low.