Posted by Tracy
Tracy Baird
Jun 23
We just returned from Cerro de Oro (Center of Gold), a rural village 4 hours drive through the mountains. There we conducted a short clinic on Monday afternoon and another, longer clinic this morning (Wednesday). On Tuesday we traveled to a village near Cerro de Oro and had a clinic there.
Each morning we start the day with morning devotions with Dr. Hermann Alb. These last 2 hours each and the time quickly passes as we worship God and hear words of encouragement from Dr. Alb. On Monday, he spoke on approval. We should seek the approval of God and not man. If we are following Christ, then we are already approved to share the good news of the gospel even if we have had no special training. One key verse from Monday's devotion time is:
1 Thessalonians 2:4
... we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
Dr. Alb also invites one person from the team to share during the devotion time. On Monday I was the one to speak and I shared my thoughts on Hebrews 11, frequently called "The Hall of Faith". I love this passage because it shows how God uses imperfect people, even adulterers and murderers, in advancing his kingdom of believers for his own glory.
Our dinner is ready so I will upload this and continue later.
Tracy
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