Just about

So, after a two day rest, we were eager and ready to get working again, aiming to finish. At the end of the day, we came close. Things went well today. Art was feeling better and back to his supervisory role. Dan and I worked on screwing on tin, assisted by Byron. Kelly and Morgan worked together trying to finish up the odds and ends welding. Tim was the ultimate gopher. I have to single Tim out here for a second because this man exemplifies the true meaning of servant. I’ve affectionately labeled him mom, because he’s always trying to look out for us; Have you drank any water lately?  Do you have some sunscreen on? You should where a safety harness. Do you need some silver miracle cream for that burn? (couple people decided to brand themselves, and I’m not talking about a TM) He was the biggest help whenever we needed him and without him on this trip I don’t think this project would have finished. Mainly because I’d be dead (going back to the first day with the 12,000 V power line incident) and that would have probably put a damper on the rest of the experience. Tim has been so great for our team, plus as my roommate he’s put up with my snoring every night. The whole team has been sent here by God. We needed everyone to complete things and that’s necessary for me to emphasize, because I can be a bit bull headed and think I can do it all myself. God has really designed each of us with a purpose and has placed us exactly where we need to be. 

On Sunday Byron spoke to this, in regards to life.  Byron used Ephesians 3 to talk about how the church in Haiti was tied to that in High River,  to which the responce was many O’ Amens, from the cheap seats (they make us sit in folding chairs up front while the rest of the church sits on benches). Both churches have the same task, to proclaim the gospel to everyone. Byron told us afterward that he intended to only preach through half the chapter but just when he thought he was done, Durand leaned in and said “10 more minutes”. I feel it’s good he did, because it gave me a chance to read verse 20 again; Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,”.  We are not doing this project by our own strength. Tim does not serve others on his own. You cannot live your life by your own power. We are part of God’s team, and as such we are to love God, love others, like Jesus did, with the power of the Holy Spirit in us. God promises in His Word He will “do immeasurably more”. That’s not just more than what’s expected in life, no He says “more than all we ask or imagine”. God’s plans may not be your plans and earlier in the chapter it says; Ephesians 3:13 “I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.”  God’s plans may lead us through pain, trials. suffering, blisters, burns & brands. Suffering may sound like something we should avoid, however Romans tells us “suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” My hope is found in the Lord, and I pray that you also may find the joy that is found in serving God wherever He may lead you. 

As for our team, we hope God leads us to finish the project early tomorrow and that there will be enough materials to do so (it should be very close) 😬  We know that God lead us all here for a reason and I hope that Jesus will continue to grow us into men after His own heart. Amen?