One of the biggest challenges we faced this week was overcoming the mindset that good work is what saves you. Many thought to get to heaven you had to follow all of God's rules. Hoping He overlooked smaller sins, letting them be outweighed by the good works they do.
Through God's direction, prayer, and sharing scripture; God opened their eyes, showed us fruit, and helped plant seeds. We saw a few people come to faith as well as one who was even excited to follow in believers baptism. What a blessing!
Sharing with the families and kids, seeing the hope God brings them, that's why we are here. We are here to follow in obedience, learn to rely on God, letting Him use us to testify of all the good things He's done for our life and others. To share how God has helped overcome struggles and ultimately share the news of a living and active God despite any minor "inconveniences" or lack of comfort.
Romans 8:18 says, "For I consider that the suffering of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us." There is truly nothing that compares when you know you are in God's will. Even if it makes no sense to people around you.
That was probably my biggest takeaway this week. Understanding and truly realizing that our comforts are insignificant. I was able to reflect on how these comforts affect my walk with Christ and how willing I truly must be to let that go.
To end my reflection for this week, I encourage you to do two things.
First, I ask that you also reflect on your own life. Are there any areas of comfort that have caused you to struggle following in obedience? It can be as simple as talking to a new person about your faith or something such as leaving all your daily comforts to follow him. Whatever it may be, I encourage you to pray and lay it at Jesus' feet.- Second... please pray that:
- the Gospel will continue to spread on this island
- those new in the faith will grow & remain strong
-Shealee
NT365 Gap Year Participant