So here I sit at my computer in the Casa Bethel at Jesus es el Senor UMC near Cobden, IL, preparing a lesson for Tuesday. It’s just after 9pm and with me are a couple of girls who are having severe withdrawl pains from lack of internet service…and a few women so dedicated to sharing the love of God with children that they’re preparing crafts for tomorrow at this late hour, after spending all of last week at Beulah’s VBS. As we work, I am reminded of Jesus’ words from Matthew 25, “Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me.” I know the kids here at Jesus es el Senor would never be considered the “least” in our world, in fact I suspect they would tell you how blessed they are. But, I also think they lack the blessings that you and I possess (and take for granted). Especially since I find myself doubly blessed on this trip…blessed by the fellowship I’ve experienced with this group and I am confident I’ll be blessed by helping and teaching kids tomorrow. Now, here’s why I mention all of this to everyone at Beulah. All of you need to experinece these blessings too, so we are going to offer several opportunities for you to be blessed next year. Coming to Cobden, going to Love Packages, going to the reservation in South Datoka, even going to the Depot in Baldwin, LA. God is, as I write, preparing several chances for us to be blessed…it is up to us to seize the opportunities. Begin now praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Not everyone should go everywhere, but everyone should go somewhere.
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