Animals

Genesis 6-8

As I am writing this, I can see a lizard crawling across my wall. I wouldn't say that I'm excited about this small lizard, or "wokala," but I hear they're good for eating insects. I won't complain until it starts to get very close to me. And such is life here in D. I've gotten accustomed to all sorts of animals being all around.

Speaking of animals, the message this past Sunday was on the Genesis passage of Noah and the flood. I learned that Noah spent 120 years building the ark. Can you imagine Noah putting up with the insults and teasing from his disbelieving community for all those years?! Still, Noah was faithful to the Lord. Out of all the people, only he and his family were saved in the flood. This story was a reminder of the life-saving power that Jesus Christ has. God will bring a different kind of flood. He has already given us a different kind of saving ark: Jesus Christ. What is to come is worse than a flood and the opportunity to be saved is longer than 120 years, but we never know when God will close the door to the ark. Though there are communities, like the one I'm in, where it is hard to stand as a Christian, only those who believe in the Truth will be saved. I want to be like Noah and stand for Truth regardless of the circumstances.

I was excited that more people attended this Sunday service. There was one person I invited on that Sunday morning. I didn't think he was going to come because he seemed to brush off the invitation, but in the middle of the message he showed up. I'm going to try to invite him again next week and continue to pray that God works on his heart. The Sunday gathering is usually small because individuals are scared how the rest of their community or family will judge them. I pray that God gives people open hearts to understand the message and have a sense of urgency to decide to make Jesus Christ their Lord and Savior.

Please continue to pray for opportunities to share the gospel with those who need spiritual and physical healing. I have found it challenging to connect with people due to the language barrier. Please pray that I would have meaningful time with people regardless of the language. Thanks for your continued prayers!

P.S. I lost track of the lizard! I just hope it's not near my bed tonight...