My first term in Chacapampa is over and the lessons were more for me than for the people there. God has been using the mission field to mold me more into His image. I'm not perfect and no one is, but this should never be an excuse to not look for godly character. The mission field is a good place to die to self, not as an start but as a deeper field of examination of our own lives. It has helped me to understand that unless the Holy Spirit works, people won't understand the Gospel or anything in the bible, doesn't matter how clear or good my argument may be. My knowledge is not the Holy Spirit but many of things I understand is because I've been enlighting by Him, therefore I must use my knowledge to share the Gospel but I must not rely on it but in the Holy Spirit.
The scriptures are sufficient for our lives and to do the work God has commanded us to do. My need for prayer and for time with the Lord is the most essential part of my ministry work, if I neglect these I will do " ministry" in my flesh. Pray that I trust the word everyday is essential, and that it becomes real is vital, Christ character is my standard, aiming to be like Him is my goal and if I fail and keep trying I'm not being a hypocrite but I'm acknowledging that my Father's ways are higher than mine, but He is able to enable me to live like Christ. Is hard being there and is easy to feel lonely,and sometimes depressed and is there when the sufficiency of Christ must become a constant theme I my mind and as well the motor and fuel for my pursuit of His presence in prayer and the study of the word.
This and much more I have learned in the mission field and what God is doing in the people there is amazing. May you keep praying with me in this journey of serving Him that I never forget that I need to keep knowing Him and that only Him needs to be glorified.
Pray Requests
Chacapampa: pray for the people there, most of them live on traditions and superstitions. Because most of them are uneducated (most of them don't read or haven't finished high school) it's hard to reason with them, even if something is illogical they will accept it because is part of their traditions or superstitions. Most people believe that they are going to heaven because God is good and love, they have not concept of the justice of God. They always excuse themselves with their traditions, other Christians testimonies or the fact that there is a lot of beliefs to reject the Gospel, they won't reject the Gospel openly but indirectly.
Rita and Espiritu: they are doing so much better, they are being more loving towards one another and more affective which is good. They need to keep being discipled to follow Christ as a couple, also to understand that what they do is important for their family, whether him by working and her by staying at home. Pray that they can keep growing in their discipline to pray and study of the scriptures, and Espiritu can grow in leadership so he can lead in a godly way.
High school kids: Jhonatan and Franz have recently made a profession of faith, they say they are children of God, we have been studying the book of 1 John and the book itself is pretty clear about who is and isn't a believer, and I encourage them to make any profession in light of what the scriptures say. I told them to strive to purse God if that's the desire of their heart, because conversion is evidenced by their fruits and fruits is natural, so when they see the fruits let them abide in the love of God. Jhon a kid from Antacocha still interested in still learning from the scriptures and he is awaking the interest of a kid named Ramiro. Also the last day I spend sometime with Aldrin sharing the gospel, and he seemed to reason well through the justice of God and the need for Christ. Keep praying for them so the Lord confirm the salvation of Jhonathan and Franz and that Jhon, Ramiro and Aldrin be saved.
Character: I've been challenged in major ways being there, and as well trusting the Lord for so many things concerning hard situations and is teaching me to respond in patience rather than anxiety. Pray that I remain faithful in my obedience, character and preaching of the Word. I'm preaching on Puerto Maldonado (jungle) on Oct 11, pray because I can't preach in my own strength but in His.
Family: while I was in the mountains I've been praying with my mom thought the phone sometimes and they seem to appreciate what I do. Pray for their salvation and that I can always share the Gospel by words and my life.
Usa call: I feel called to do ministry in the USA, so pray as the Lord leads me in this, I posted the reasons why I feel called to do ministry in the USA, if you want to know check this link http://edhermanuellecavero.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-need-in-usa-growing-mission-field.html
Finances: i just ran out of finances but this doesn't discourage me but leads me to keep trusting Him, I want to go back to Chacapampa until December 5 and go to the puerto/Cuzco to keep working in the mission work. Pray that the Lord provides for both projects and as well for whatever I would need while I'm there or when I'm in Lima. God is able to prove is this is His will, so my enjoyment is to trust Him. Pray as well for provision so I can get resources for kindle or iBooks like commentaries, dictionaries and books, I'm always traveling and I can't take all my books with me.
Thanks for your prayers and feel free to ask any question you may have
Love you all
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