“For as therein and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it."
Isaiah 55:10-11
Dear saints,
The team had a good night's rest last night, and today we are enjoying obtaining gifts for many of you. It rained for awhile here this morning, which is uncommon here in Otavalo. The soil here is usually dry, but the plants nevertheless flourish with the small amounts of rain that they receive.
Our Christian brothers and sisters here also seem to be flourishing, despite difficult circumstances. They struggle each day to make a living for themselves and their family. Hard manual labor is a way of life. Yet, God has given them deep faith, and a joy and love that sustains them. As we encourage them with our care and resources, they encourage us with their love and faithfulness. They are treasures to us.
So it is with God's word. We need it to grow. And He has a purpose for it in each of our lives.
This afternoon, we travel to Lita where we will work with the Awa people at Rio Verde. The climate there is tropical, which appeals to those of us who love adventure. Please keep our team and our mission in your prayers for the next two days.
In His mercy and in His grip,
Drs. Tim and Kim
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