Life-Changing.
That’s the best way that I can describe the green chili at lunch yesterday.
I love green chili. I’ve eaten alot of it. This was by far the beat ever.
One of the missions groups in Iglesias Christiana Pentecostes fixed lunch for us yesterday. Roasted chicken, homemade rice, mole, pollo colorado, tortillas, and green chili.
It was incredible food. Thankful hearts and full tummys all around.
The other (and more important) life-changing event was MJP finishing her teaching on the Power of Spoken Words. What great truths from the Word of God.
For instance, Proverbs 10:19-21:
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
Does what you say bring value? Nourishment? Or are your words driven by the wicked heart (mind, will, emotions)?
People listen – closely – to what those who are righteous (in right-standing and right-relationship with God) say. Are you speaking life or death (la vida o la muerta)?
Wow.
After lunch, we came back to our hotel and had some small group teaching. These times are so rich. MJP ministering to the four of us. Discipling us.
It struck me yesterday how much this idea was like Jesus with His disciples. Minister for a while to large groups. Enjoy meals together. Teach them. Listen to their thoughts and questions.
Yesterday we discussed Abraham. What an incredible story of faith (immediate and far reaching (Hebrews 11:8-10)).
The truth that struck me most was the legacy which Abraham left. What he did some 4000 years ago is defining us even today.
More importantly, what we do is defining generations to follow us. Our kids, their kids, their kids, and so on. Every decision. Every “Yes” said to God and every “No” said to God shapes those generations to follow. It doesn’t just impact you and your kids. But generations.
Wow!
What a day of learning, discipling, growing!
Today, we head over for church this morning. Excited to see what God has in store.
One last thing, it has been so interesting that even in just the few hours of immersion into the Spanish language that we have had, how much more I understand now than on Friday. Continue to pray for God to give us even more understanding. It is important.
Blessings to all of you, and please keep us in your prayers. Especially today Ephesians 6:19 that …
… whenever we open our mouths, words may be given to us so that we will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.
Peace to you.