Remember Your Leaders

I'd like you to meet two very important people: Pastor Omar and his wife, Guisel.

"Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith." Hebrews 13:7 New Living Translation

When I traveled to Lepaterique eight years ago our team visited two villages around Lepaterique. Betesda church, which Pastor Omar serves, is still present in these communities, however, this year the entire team visited seven villages, with four of us visiting two more.

Two things are done quite well in these villages: the gospel is preached and children are fed.

Holy Cross is privileged to be a part of feeding these children. Our congregation provides money for Betesda to purchase fertilizer which more than doubles the produce the people raise. Yes, they raise their own food. They save and plant their own seed. They cultivate and harvest their own crops.

There are many good things that come from the heart of Pastor Omar and Guisel. The communities they serve are being changed by the power of God's love both preached and lived.

The same thing can happen in our communities. It takes people like Pastor Omar and Guisel who are open to the leading of God's Spirit.

Oh, and by the way, Pastor Omar recently became the head of the Boy Scouts in Honduras.

Today's Challenge: Identify one area where you feel the tug of God's Spirit leading you to make a difference. Ask God to create a spirit of openness that you might hear from him how you can serve him in that arena.

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