Run the Race

Hebrews 12:1-2 "Therefore we also; since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. "

These past 10 days we have been running the race extra hard and it has been incredible! We picked up the missions team from Ft. Wayne, IN on Friday March 14th and began our journey back to Limpopo. On the way, all the youg adults in my care were already amazed by South Africa. There was not anytime to waste therefore Saturday we were straight into ministry. They preached the youth service that night and did the children's service as well as regular service Sunday morning. The Sunday morning service was very interesting as 2 ladies were delivered from demon possession. This was the first time some of the missions team had ever encountered something like this.

Tuesday-Thursday we visited Mankweng hospital from 11a-12p each day. There were many miracles which took place. Some included: a man could not speak and after he was prayed for he began to speak, a man was delivered from demon possession, a girl who had just tried to commit suicide gave her life to Christ, and many others gave their lives to Christ as well. The picture below is a picture of Thapelo and I. Her mom gave her life to Christ at the hospital.

We held a movie night at the University of Limpopo on Thursday night where we played How to Save a Life. There were over 800 young adults in attendance and many received Christ as their Savior and were connected with Pastor Thabiso, a local pastor. Below is a picture of the auditorium.

This whole week reminded me of the scripture in Luke 10:2 "Then He said to them, 'the Harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.'" And also the scripture in John 4:35 "Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!"

The fields are white for harvest God is just waiting on us to take action. And one person cannot do it all. It takes the Body of Christ. God has calle dus all to be missionaries right where we are at, whether America, China, South Africa, etc. The harvest isn't just ready here in South Africa it's ready all over the world. I challenge you to begin to step into your calling (Matt. 28:19-20) and further the Kingdom of God. People need the hope of Jesus.