It's been almost 2 years I've been in my Father's ministry, or probably more than two (I think I forgot my timeline). And it seems the harvest continuous to grow vast than ever... Now? My father goes to Apalan-Guesset, Cubabeng, Beckel and a new target place called Gumatdang. Recently my father held Bible Studies in the area of Gumatdang and as what I've heard there are now utmost 20 adults who are gathering for the Bible Study. I haven't been to the place yet as my Father goes there every Friday and/or Saturday, days where I'm at work. I wish those who go could take pictures too so that I may see the people and the place. But probably they were busy studying God's Word.
It's just awesome and delightful hearing their reports about Gumatdang. But as my father continues to share the gospel to different places... It seems there is a great need for more laborers to support each area of the ministry. As of now, I too am concentrated on trying to start a children's ministry in Beckel, since Bible Studies seem to be a hard method to use on that place. And, still few open their houses for God's Word and most often circumstances tend to make it more difficult.
As I try to organize and start the children's ministry with the help coming from the young people of Loakan Baptist Church, truly the task is too much to handle and bear. So, I'm simply clinging and trusting on the power of God and hoping for the working of the Holy Spirit to His people and to those that needs to hear God's Word. Number one struggle at this point is truly the people or volunteers for this ministry. It is indeed hard when there is no people to be sent for the harvest. Second may be materials to use... or perhaps provisions.. But with hope and trust in God and according to His will, He will provide!
Personally, it's truly a big question to myself or a struggle perhaps, knowing that I'm not a full-time worker of the Lord, yet I'm like giving much time, effort and even finances in the ministry. But in actuality, that's what I believe a Christian should be. Christianity is not a simple "to do" list in life, but a life that ought to be lived. I'm not saying that as Christians, we drop everything we're doing and just do ministries, etc. But simply as a Christian, when God gives us a burden and opportunities to serve, then we ought to fulfill. It's just like the people who are called for their positions, as Pastors, Evangelists, etc. As an individual Christian, God has not called us to simply watch and just give money and let the workers do their job, God has given us the "Great Commission". Not only to the disciples, the apostles, pastors, or evangelists, but to all who believe in Christ Jesus (Matt. 28:18-20). I'm just simply stating that in our everyday life, God should be there and fulfilling His Will. And when God calls us according to His will, we therefore should claim it and fulfill it. But if we turn our heads or ears away from the call, are we not stiff-necked people like the Israelites? Sadly many Christians don't often have that kind of realization. And when one does realize... it's never easy... For it's truly a battlefield. Why? because we're inside the borders of our enemy line. I mean, we're in the enemy's territory... That's the BIG reason why it's never easy. BUT of course it doesn't end there. We have GOD! And truly, it's a matter of simple FAITH and simple TRUST.... but human as we are, we are prone in disbelief, doubt and discouragement. BUT still, as Christians, we already are in Victory... It's just truly a matter of standing for that Victory Christ gave! For Christ said in the cross of Calvary, "IT IS FINISHED!"
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