We have had a blessed time in Harlingen being loved on by our friends! We have had several opportunities to share about Paraguay during small group meetings, over dessert with medical residents, lunch and dinner dates with friends, and from the church pulpit. Jeff had the privilege of speaking at the church (both services) that has supported us for the past 4 years. He shared at a seminary in Mexico (He was really nervous about speaking in Spanish because the past 4 years we’ve been speaking Spanish/Guarani mixed) as well as at the Family Practice Residency.
On the way back to Belton, we were able to stay with two families along the way in Boerne (college friends) and Fredericksburg (from residency days). Plus, we spent one night in Comfort at a B&B which was wonderful.
We have been so encouraged by our Christian brothers and sisters (the body of Christ)
Yes, Jeff is on a pogo stick
We feel a bit like David in I Chronicles 17:16 (David’s Prayer just after the Lord has revealed to him that He would always have a descendent on the throne and that David’s son would build the temple of the Lord) – “Who am I, O Lord, and what is my family that you have brought me this far?” In the past 4 years god has brought us so far. He not only brought us far physically - 5000 miles, but he has brought us far spiritually. We are absolutely astounded that He has chosen to use us – broken vessels – to accomplish his purpose. He has allowed us to see the harvest and to know his awesome faithfulness.
Matthew 9:35 - “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowd he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd.” We hear a lot about teach and preach ministries around the world. We tend to elevate physicians who can go to a foreign country and heal the sick. We forget that Jesus also had a ministry of compassion. That is something we all can do.
Evangelism is not an option. It is not a spiritual gift or something we have or don’t have. It is the privilege of every believer to share the Good News. Jeff McKissick
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