I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:6
Our "back yard" of sugar cane fields
I saw this verse in action this past week at the XEE workshops. In case you're wondering what XEE is, it's a tool to share the Gospel with Generation X, who prefers talking about life rather than death and having a conversation than being preached at.
We spent the mornings in the classroom training and the afternoons out in the neighborhood putting what we learned into practice.
My group was able to pray with a couple of Fijians the first day and share the Gospel the next. The third day I felt so discouraged when they were unavailable to follow up. But when we reached the church our fellow trainer Mei exclaimed with joy how they had met that couple who today were now ready to accept Christ!! With that news, my sadness turned to relief and joy!!
Then the last day we came across a guy whose 2 uncles were pastors, knew about a personal relationship with Christ and whose life has been radically transformed even! But he, like many I've met, sadly are not sure they're going to heaven!! That breaks my heart yet gives me great privilege to proclaim the truth that anyone whose trust is in Jesus alone and not our own efforts--even good things like going to church, reading the Bible, and praying--have power to save us. What good news!!!
Last day of XEE workshops!!
Thank you so much for your prayers for this past week. We all have different parts to play in God's plan of salvation. None of us can do it alone. Your prayers are a major part of the work! Vinaka!
