Wednesday, February 2, 2011

New Season. Back to Basics.

God has taught me so much over the past year. But I think one of the biggest things that I've learned is the importance of sharing the Gospel. Sharing God's word is incredibly important for everyone who is a Christian. So even though I feel like I'm stepping into a new season of my life I am also stepping back to help out a ministry that I have helped in the past. I've been able to share Bible stories for the past 2 weeks at Circulo Andante (or Walking Circle in English). It is a program for kids that YWAM runs twice a week in a community called Antorcha. It's pretty fun when you get kids who are old enough to think that they are to cool for Bible stories. I kinda hope that I wasn't like that when I was a kid. This past week the kids got to hear the story of Gideon and they all got to be involved. 3 kids representing 300 got to chase 20-30 kids representing thousands. It was pretty fun as well as a little chaotic.

I've been challenged over the past year to not only just live out the Word of God but to share it with others. Which is part of the reason why I started sharing Bible stories with the kids at Circulo...also I love the ministry and the kids as well:)

I used to be a firm believer of the saying "preach the gospel, if necessary use words." But not so any more. I know that our actions are meant to be loving and are meant to glorify God but our words should be as well. If we are meant to obey what Jesus commanded us to do then we are to preach, and teach also. Preaching and teaching involve words. We can only go so far showing the love of God just by our actions, it must involve words to bring further understanding. I have realized this and have been challenged by it. I'm not always comfortable but I've asked the question, whats more important? My comfort or the Gospel? I would have to go with the Gospel!

4 comments:

  1. Brodie
    It is a real pleasure to see how God is using you to be His hands, feet and voice there in Mexico. The lessons you learnt last year are ones we all should be learning. Thanks for blogging it.
    Wish I could be on the trip this year but with our time right now in Zimbabwe finances and scheduling did not work out. Keep your heart pliable, your hands and feet usable and your voice hearable. God has great things in store for those who walk with Him.

    Howard

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  2. Freaking love this, you have an awesome heart and spirit Brodie!

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  3. Im so happy that you are sharing the gospel with the kids, and that you are being faithful to the call that God has given you. Your life is a blessing to me.

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  4. yeay Brodie!! you are amazing with the kids!!

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