Passing It On

     It seems as though every night Rocky and I talk about how blessed we are.  Our kids are all healthy and doing well.  We have an amazing and supportive family.  We have wonderful friends who support us and love us.  We are part of an amazing ministry where we can serve not only the Guatemalans, but also the North American teams who come. 
     We have a car that runs, a roof over our heads, a terrific shower with good pressure, a great bed to sleep in, and when there is electricity we even have air conditioning to cool us off at the end of the day.  And although we don’t have a regular salary, we haven’t missed a meal yet (although I probably should on occasion).  We really are so blessed!
     God continues to provide for all of our needs and more.  As a way of giving back, Rocky and I decided to set aside the special offerings that teams sometimes leave for us, so when we heard of a need, we could respond.  In essence, we want to pass along the blessings that we receive.   
     About a month ago, our pastor’s son was badly burned in a fire.  We were able to help the family out by covering some of their medical costs and provide them with transportation between Chisec and the hospital in Coban (about 1.5 hours away).  
     About a week later, Rocky and Baudilio where showing the Jesus film in Quekchi at a little church close to the mission site.  The pastor of the church commented on how amazing it would be to have a Bible in Quekchi.  We quickly learned that most pastors here study and prepare their sermons in Spanish and then translate them into Quekchi.  For those of you who have ever tried to translate scripture, you know how difficult it is.  So, we ordered a case of Quekchi Bibles to distribute amongst the rural pastors who preach in Quekchi every week.

     Two weeks ago, we were visiting and praying for the sick in Sepalau, and I was inspired, I believe by the Lord, to buy a radio and batteries for a women who has been bed ridden for more than 2 years.  Today, I got to deliver that radio and my prayer is that as she listens to the Christian station, the Lord will minister to her through His Word and worshipful music, and this will affect her spirit and in turn her health.
 

 I think this is putting into practice the scriptural principle of sowing and reaping. 

Remember this:  Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously…God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work…You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, … 2 Corinthians 9:6-11.  (emphasis is mine!) 

God has be gracious and generous with us and so, in turn, we are to be gracious and generous to those in need so that no one would be in want.