Mexico Day 6 – Student Perspectives

The students presented the salvation story during VBS today and had about 25 kids accept Jesus as forever friend.  Then we were able to give each child a Children’s Spanish New Testament.  Each New Testament was in color with cartoons.  Awesome.

It also rained today!  They say it only rains here a few times a year.  However, when it does rain it brings all the putrid smells out, that wasn’t very pleasant.

Our group did tours today.  It’s always humbling to look and see how some of these families live.  We have so much in the States and when you come here, you see how they have so little.  It is truly amazing how they still are some of the happiest people you will ever meet.  On the tour, Cesar, who has been our translator and translated for me on Tuesday Night, showed us his house!  We were able to meet his wife and step son.  He was so humble and shared his story.  Very powerful!!!  While we were there we prayed for him and his family.  What a great opportunity!

Very powerful day today.  Here are some pictures from today:

Yesterday was an amazing day, i felt like i really connected to god! it was a great felling that i felt so close to god. We looked at the worse part of Acuna, Mexico. We got to see the cardboard houses, it was so sad but we prayed for the families, and i felt so bad that they barely have anything and i have so much and they felt so grateful for everything they have. but i hope that god blesses them, and blesses the rest of the week –Brianne

I have never realized how much everyone in America is spoiled! All of these kids are soooooooo thankful for everything they have. I feel like i am changing lives just by walking the front doorway. I see a smile on all their faces at all times! I feel so blessed just to live in a house that can keep the rain out. I just pray that God keeps them safe and i hope that God blesses them!!!  –Andrew

We really have the good-life and so do some of the people in Mexico.  But a lot of people live of the scraps of and cable-jacking. We visited a family today and there house was made of rotten 2 x 4 and clothe roofs. Mexico has been a new start for ex gang members and deportees. But I thank god for the security food and water!!!!!!!!!!!!  –Jacob

Matthew 9:35-38

“Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.’”

I don’t think its a mistake that this would be the passage of scripture I read today.  This is a verse I have said over and over in my head while here in Mexico, and while at home preparing for the rip.  However, to be totally honest, it’s starting to get harder and harder to get up because we are going to bed later and later.  Today, as my alarm went off the temptation was to stay in bed.  Don’t get me wrong, this has been a great trip, and God has done some awesome things, but I am ready to see my family and sleep in my own bed.

The reality is that you don’t have to go to Mexico to play a part in bringing in the harvest.  Yes, Mexico has a great need for workers, and when they do rise up or come, they see a great harvest, but so does the place you live, especially the churches you attend.  Everyday we have the same opportunity to see a harvest.  Jesus says it is great, but the workers are few.  Will you join me in being a worker in the field?  The field includes your home, workplace, school, neighborhood, friendships, and where ever else Jesus sends you.  We can help bring in a great harvest when we allow God to use us in which ever field He places us?