2 Corinthians 4:6
Yesterday we had no power at Faith Home, so as it got close to dark the kids assumed that we would not have our normal Tuesday night church service. Pastor Miguel came to my house to ask what I wanted to do. Also at my house, were a few of our curious boys. As we talked about it and searched for candles, I noticed that one particular young man seemed very excited to know that we might go ahead and have church. I mentioned to Pastor Miguel that it must be a miracle for this young man to WANT to go to church. They all chuckled a little and then Pastor Miguel began to talk to him about the decision we had all watched him struggling with. He told him that he didn't have to be in church to accept Christ and God hears his prayers wherever he is. I could almost see his thoughts, through the expression on his face as he said he was not ready. I have to remind myself frequently 'In God's Timing'. Earlier in the afternoon, I had sat at the picnic tables with several of the kids and they told me that at devotions that morning, they were thinking about wanting to accept Christ...but not ready yet. One young man told me that he read the new Bible he received from a sponsor this week (that was a miracle too).
It is a lot of work to keep up with the kids in the dark and set up enough candles to light the church, but I KNEW in my heart we needed to do it...so we did. As we left to prepare the candles for church, I had a few tagalongs on my gator. They yelled out across the campus as we drove, 'there is church' and all of the others came to join us. Henry began to play the guitar and we sang "Spirit of God, Move in me", while the candles flickered from a gentle breeze. There was just enough light to see the kids bodies and actions, but dark enough that they almost felt invisible. I watched as some who normally are 'too cool' to clap and sing, joined in with enthusiasm. The Chapel echoed their voices better than any sound system I have ever heard. As we prayed, I thanked God for this moment in which I KNEW He was again speaking to hearts. Pastor Miguel talked about 'being ready' and the events of the day. He told them we didn't need lights, or sound or even a building to worship God or accept Him in our hearts. The kids were surprisingly quiet and I could tell they were listening. Just as he started to wrap up and invite them to make a decision, the lights came on. The kids went into a flurry of excitement and chatter and I felt disappointed that their focus...the moment was lost. No decisions, at least publicly for now, but I know God is stirring their hearts and minds and I can't wait to see and be able to tell...the rest of the story.
Keep praying.....
God Bless,
Christina Massey, Director
Faith Home Ministries -Honduras
