I had some really good conversations today with several of my readers, Alioune and Gabriel. With Gabriel, we read John 14 and 17, Titus 2, Philippians 2 and Matthew 28:16-20. He was asking some great questions about Jesus being God, the Holy Spirit, the saying "trinity" and Heaven. I was very excited to read with him. It is challenging to my faith to be able to explain what I believe and why I believe it. I really didn't know what to say other than showing him the scriptures where I get my belief.
With Alioune, we read the parable of the sower (Luke 8). Some seed fell on the rock, some on the path, some on the thorny weeds (side note: the readers always ask me what the word thorny means, this is when I motion for them to follow me to this tree right outside the church. It is what they call a citron tree or a lemon tree, but in America we would call it a lime tree. Anyways this tree has huge thorns on it- haha! so it is a good teacher to be able to see it), other seed fell on good soil. We always ask the reader what soil do they relate, but it got me to thinking today and I shared with Alioune that I find myself falling in the thorny weeds. The pleasures, riches, and worries of the world keep me from growing in my faith for the Lord. Not only have I come to share the Gospel, I belie
ve that God is changing some things in my heart while I am here.He is working on me and it is not always easy to realize that he is purifying me to be more like his son. (Malachi 3:3) .
I praise God for this team as well. God uses each one to teach me. (Proverbs 27:17) well it is 11:20 here so I am headed to bed! Goodnight our sweet African blog readers! Thank you for your support and prayers! Jenny
Glad to read about this great work! When a seed is planted, it gives God the opportunity to work in someone's life. I think its amazing how much God gives increase for a seed planted in faith! I'll say a prayer for you guys. Fultz and me are leaving in 2 days, I can't believe its almost over..
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