Monday, August 25, 2008

"God is Good"

The subject line of the email was one we have seen before. The email was in response to an email Scott sent regarding a need for the Bible Institute. Taking time to explain the need to train the Uruguayans in the Bible and for the ministry was Scott's primary objective. Knowing that our supporting and praying churches are aware of the importance of having this first, and sometimes second, generation of believers grounded in the Word of God is his concern. While another part of the email detailed what tools we needed in order to accomplish this goal.

That is where the subject line comes in. Pastor Mike of Victory Baptist Church sent Scott an email a few days ago checking on the need for the DVD's and other items such as DVD players needed to upgrade the Insititutes educational materials. Scott replied that as of that day we weren't aware of anyone contributing to this special fund. Last night Pastor Mike wrote back telling us the wonderful news that their church was going to send the funds we needed to buy the DVD's. The amazing thing is not so much that they have contributed $2000 for this, but that they are currently in search of a senior pastor. Not only that but another supporting church, First Baptist of Rochester, has also contributed $750 towards this need which will enable us to buy DVD players and other supplies.

We know God can work in any circumstance, we have witnessed this first hand...many times in the most discouraging times. Right now our plate is littered with things many people would call discouraging. Right now we are seeing the battle first hand. We are seeing the enemy attempt to rip apart God's Work here. Satan makes so many mountains out of molehills. It would be easy to give in to the discouragement and feel sorry for ourselves. But if we did we would miss out on seeing the great things God is still doing in spite of the battle. He brings us to an Oasis in the desert where we can rest and be refreshed and reminded of Who God Is and what His plan is.

Indeed, God is Good, all the time, in the good and especially in the "bad"! And so I write this to praise God for His provision and to thank Him for the reminder, the refreshment and the ability He gives us to rest in Him. "For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11

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