June 18 / 2014
Day 3, Wednesday
Slept fairly well which was surprising. I was even able to take a warm shower, which I would later discover is reserved for early risers only. The immersion in this environment has caused me to focus on the task ahead; as such the spirit has brought to my remembrance a particular passage, Matthew 14:22-34. Like Peter, I am so far out of my comfort zone as to be completely out of the boat. It is here in this state that I must stay focused upon Jesus, for if I get too involved in the sensation of walking where I've never walked before, I may be tempted to shift my focus on the prevailing winds – and in doing so sink. As I look around at all of us here, studying the word, praying, journaling in the early hours; we show ourselves devoted. It is devotion to Christ, or better our love for Him that compels us to come to this place, to speak a word of life to a dying nation. I (we) am here, Lord use me!
Street ministry was quite a foreign experience for me. The commotion of the people, the ever present garbage, the sounds and smells was stimulus maximum. Our team did experience some opposition from a few naysayers but nothing that diverted us from our mission. Overall at each location we were well received by the people. Today I witnessed a young woman’s swollen knee be healed. For me this display thrust me back to the cramped dining room where I received a similar healing; my own father laying hands upon my knees, watching the swelling instantly diminish. I was just a young boy then, and like this young Haitian woman the memory of our healing will never be forgotten.
Our afternoon venture led us through one of several “smaller” markets which revealed the sad state of life here. For those in our group that have never been here, I don’t think any of us had expected conditions to be so poor. To our American mindsets these conditions are all but incomprehensible.
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| Here I had an opportunity to Minister with fellow team members. |
The evening crusade was amazing. The people were so hungry and receptive to the gospel message. There were many testimonies of healing after we were released to pray for the people. One of those was a woman with some type of extensive body pain (fibromyalgia?) we (Maranda and I) prayed and saw the fruit of her dancing upon the stage as a testament to the healing power of “Jezi” (Jesus). Seeing God work through us in this way was not only humbling but a great faith booster! The evening found us tired yet eager for tomorrow; if for no other reason than to see what God is going to do next.
Luther.
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