Jungle Trip

One week ago, I was in a Korin village in Thailand. Being in this place in itself was a total eye opener. I have never actually seen people who didn't have much, living simple lives raising their families without the entertainment of this world. Camping outside of this village made me feel as if I were alive 200 years ago, without the villagers owning motorcycles of course. We actually camped outside of two villages and both of them had a church, and both were led by woman pastors. It was amazing to see both of them laying their lives down, and being obedient to God with the very little they have. These are the ones who never get talked about or the ones who never have mega churches but they are being faithful to God, being good stewards of what God has given them. I believe God is very well pleased with their work, even though they do not have a church of 2,000 or greater. Can we really think that God will judge us by the amount of people we have in our ministry, or by our love and obedience we have toward Him. He looks at our hearts, and wants to know that we will do whatever He tells us. 

This trip made me realize how much we have to offer from the west. We could live in this village and help out so much financially, and most important spiritually. There is still so much work to be done, and God is calling us to reach the nations. Christ commissioned us to go to the ends of the earth. I am not saying we are all called to missions, but those who are called need all of our support as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are the body of Christ all over the world, not just in Asia, or North America, or South America. It was great to get to encourage our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. We are the family of God. Doctrines and belief systems do not matter when our brothers and sister are in need on the other side of the world. They need people to love, encourage, and believe in them. They don't have study bibles, or healing services come to town. They have to rely on the word of God to sustain them. They are persevering toward the end of the race without mentors and spiritual mothers and fathers always being there to encourage them. But they are still doing what God is calling them to do. We need to rely on God in everything we do, we cannot not become life changers without the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. He is the one who empowers and strengthens us to go and preach the Gospel into the ends of the earth. We need to listen to the voice of God and be obedient to His calling for our lives. We are children of God, therefore joint heirs with Christ, and God gave Christ authority over heaven and earth. We need to begin to walk out our calling with authority, knowing that we are His children.

God bless all of you who are reading this. We are very blessed to have you a part of our lives and very thankful for for everything that you have done.