Doctor says No but Jesus says Yes!
Things look pretty crazy when our focus is on the TV news or our Facebook feeds. But there is a place of security within us that comes from God. For me personally, I’ve faced the craziness of all the bad things going on in the world, and thinking about politics and global terrorism usually makes me upset. We can’t let that be our only focus, or we’re letting the enemy win and put us into a state of fear and anger.
As your beloved missionary, I’m not here to say don’t talk about politics. But let’s make real change by being the change. When we post about politics out of anger, it doesn’t really fix anything. What does help is teaching our congregations, families, and friends to vote for those who lead righteous lives with good morals.
But this post isn’t really about politics. I want to refocus our thoughts on Jesus and on being thankful for everything the Lord has given. Thankfulness is the most underrated quality I’ve ever come across. It has the power to break people out of depression and to spark revival within the human soul.
Living so far from all my family and friends has taught me the kind of thankfulness I’m talking about. Honestly, it didn’t come easy. Still, I’m grateful for the memories I’ve shared with you all and for the messages I received on my birthday last week. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be your spokesman, preaching the Gospel where it hasn’t been preached! I’m thankful for the chance to see a baby worship God. And I’m thankful to God for sending us another missionary family to help us do the work He has called us to do here in Mindoro!
God continues to grow the churches and each of us missionaries and pastors. My language studies are going well. I’m at that stage where I understand a handful of words but not the whole context. It’s confusing, to say the least!
I also want to say congratulations to Bryan and Jennifer, who just had their baby boy! The doctors gave them little hope, but they sought a second opinion from God above. They asked me and others to pray for them just over 9 months ago. God is greater than any bad report!
Have a blessed Thanksgiving, and know that many are expecting great things for you all! I for one am praying you’ll be the best you can be!