It’s been 37 days since the Earthquake in Haiti, and I have to admit that I have been rather distant from everything that is going on–not because I don’t care and not because I’m not concerned. It’s simply because I have busied myself with other things.
I had the opportunity this morning to sit in on a presentation by Seth Barnes (founder of AIM) and Clint Bokelman (head of the short term missions department at AIM). As Clint shared his heart and the experiences he had in his three day trip to Haiti, my heart broke. Clint told story after story about people he met and the experiences he had while he was there, but what he really drove home was the PRESENCE of our Father’s KINGDOM IN HAITI. Each story he told oozed with truth about the glory and majesty of GOD. He spoke consistently about the work that GOD IS doing in Haiti. He told story after story about the church rising up in Haitian communities and pouring out praise and thanksgiving for all that God has given them.
The reality of faith and God’s Kingdom in the hearts of these people humbles me again and again. I’ve sat at home for the last 4 weeks, eating my fill, sleeping on a bed with a roof overhead and an abundance of water to drink–and yet I have become frustrated with the Lord time and again in this short period of time and have expressed those frustrations to Him as if I was actually entitled to something. I have neglected to praise Him and honor Him and have lacked, nothing.
I stand in agreement with what the Father is doing in Haiti. My Spirit stirs and roars when I hear the truth in Clint’s stories. I want you to see the heart that I see–our Father’s heart for this nation (Haiti), OUR nation (USA) and the nations around the world! The Kingdom of God isn’t just coming, it is here–alive in you and me, and we are called to action–to be His hands and feet and to share HIS truth!
I encourage you to set aside some time to read Clint and Seth’s blogs and the blog on our Haiti blog page. The Father is pouring Himself out–He is there! Don’t miss HIM!! I pray that God would give you eyes to see HIM moving in Haiti and around the world.
If the Lord has laid it on your heart to be a light to the Haitian people, I pray that you would pursue that yearning. Below is a link to to some of the opportunities offered through AIM but I would encourage you to pursue a partnership wherever the Lord leads you!
This page has all the listed trips available as of now. Most are 7 days, some are 9, some are 14 days; for the next 6 months.
This is the main site.
This is the main site.
