John 10:10 says, 'The thief comes only to kill and steal and destroy, but I have come that they may have life and that they might have it more abundantly.' There is no doubt that Jesus 'saw' the works of Satan and that many in his day not only did not see it, but refused to believe that they were more closely aligned with Satan's work than they were with God's work. Being able to see that clearly, Jesus never left any room for doubt as to his actions, speech and attitude either while rescuing the hurting or dealing with those who were confused as to what the work of God really was. A good example of this is when Jesus healed the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath. He never hesitated and even got angry because of the 'stubbornness of their hearts' (Mark 3:5). He was 'on the offensive' in his work to 'destroy the work of the devil'. John records that it was the reason he came (1 John 3:8).
The dump today was without a doubt the most disgusting place I have ever been. Scary, nasty, sickening. I cannot fathom that people have no option but to live and work and exist in a place like that. We arrived in a couple of vans and a truck, ready for whatever... and whatever happened. Hungry people were fed, clean water was delivered, and 18 believers were humbled.
Humbled and saddened that children are forced to live like none of us will ever have to live.
I wish you could have seen the young ones on this trip: Cassie, Janae, Emily C., Emily E., Andrew, Matthew, Logan...they all stepped up to the plate and joined Jesus in his work of bringing the gift of life in a simple meal of water, beans and tortillas. In a sense, they were participating in 'destroying the work of the devil' with none other than Jesus himself.
Thanks to all who made it possible for this group to come and remember that you also are 'participating' in this work through your donations, support and on-going prayers. All are safe. All are well. All are thankful for God's blessings. Pray for those today for whom Satan is continuing to trample... men, women and children who exist in unimaginable poverty and injustice and yet were created in the image of God. Church, be proud of your young Christians!
Grace and Peace,
Billy
Dear Billy,
ReplyDeleteTerri Tindall has personally told me much about the dump experience and it sounds like the worst place in the world to live. I know that the poor is so thankful for Christians who care.
I miss all of you. Hugs to all and really praying for all of you.
I read your blog notes every day.
love, Ginger
Dear Mr. Billy,
ReplyDeleteI know seeing the dump they live in was awful and emotional. I hope the teens that went learn something from that. I hope yall change lives in Honduras. God knows that changing someone's life is a miracle. i think so too. I cant wait till i see yall again, and i hope yall are having a great time there. I miss yall! Im praying for yall too!
Taylor
Billy and Crew - Just know that although we totally appreciate the work in Honduras of which you are doing, we truly miss you and pray for safety and in support of your service there. We love you more than you probably realize and miss you tremendously. Sylvia and Roger
ReplyDeleteDear tay tay and sylvia...those comments mean more than you know! Love yall.
ReplyDeleteGinger...thanks for your prayers. You mean the world to all of us! love yall.
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