Life is so fluid, always changing. Change can be difficult for a lot of reason. It could involve sacrifice, a new routine, or doing something that takes us out of our comfort zone. There a host of reason that it can be difficult. Jesus seem always to get to the root of it, our willingness to trust Him. Sometimes the changes are
slow over a period of time and you do not realize them until you look back and
see where you are now in comparison to where you have been. Others times they
are big and seem more dramatic, that you pause for a moment and think did that
really just happen. The past few month has been about that change and more
specifically the past couple of weeks. Let me explain and no I am not
announcing I am leaving Haiti and returning to the states.
We believe the people in our classes know the importance of
knowing and sharing the gospel, but we have felt the need to stress
discipleship making, starting bible studies in different communities for people
who have made decision to follow Jesus. That groups of people can come together
in homes to study the bible and pray together..."to strengthen and
encourage another (You) as to your faith". (I Thess 3:2).
I have struggled with
doing this for several reason or I should say I have "excuses". Time, ability to
get around, and the language barrier. God in His faithfulness has been removing
these barriers for me, making changes so I have no more excuses. I know this
sounds funny coming from a "missionary". Language Barrier being removed. Abraham one
of my students has been walking with me through communities sharing the
gospel and praying with people. Oh, yeah, he is helping me learn Creole as we walk.
Ability to get around. At times I feel tied down because of transportation.
Abraham and I are both willing to walk and travel by tap-taps. So that leaves
the big concern, time. God answered that prayer in a unexpected way last week.
I was ask by leadership if I felt my responsibilities at the Mission
House(Guest House) was keeping me from following God's call in my life. I answered,
yes. That I felt the concerns of the house often keep me from getting out into
the communities with my students. It was decide to take the Mission House responsibilities away
from me so I could focus on getting out. I admit this all happen rather unexpectedly
and quickly. It left me thinking did this really just happen. Now it is to the
streets. Pray as I build closer relationships with students, encouraging them
to make disciples. My question is what is keeping you from following God's call on your life? I had to ask, you know I am a "missionary"
Update - We are also wanting to hold a revival the last week of
November, if possible in Caraduex. We need help in getting sound equipment. The
quote I got is $3000. I am praying for 6 churches or individuals who can
contribute $500 to get the sound system. I need half down two weeks before the
revival. We need one in order to hold it in a soccer field close to the church
we meet in at Caraduex. Please pray for 6 churches or individuals. If you can help email me at
johnfitts@chadasha.org or click on the donate button and state for "Revival-Haiti". If you could email me you donated that would be great.
Abraham and John
Thanks for your prayers
John Fitts
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