“What do you have to lose?”
The Lord spoke this to me Thursday morning before our prayer walk to the temple in Kampong Thom. I have always struggled with the concept of evangelism because of my earthly fears… fears that I would be rejected, persecuted, or that my words are “not good enough”. At home, people know that I’m a follower of Christ… but in a foreign place, most of the people I encounter don’t see my actions or know my heart. And in these moments of sharing to people I’m unfamiliar with, it leads to complete dependence on the Holy Spirit. By no means is this an easy thing. And honestly, it’s scary to me.
But God reminds me…
In the sense of eternity, what do you have to lose? Surrender. Let go of your “people-pleasing” nature. Trust me. Listen to me. Walk with me.
If you are truly living for the next life, the only thing you lose by not sharing is an opportunity to bring a brother or sister into a relationship with God forever.
^ that hit hard.
With the gift of the Holy Spirit, we have the power to declare and share His precious name. Despite my human nature & worldly fears, I’m learning to step out in faith and trust Him. I’m learning that I should never be ashamed of the Gospel. I’m learning how to partner with Him. And yes, I fall short. Yes, I fail. Yes, I’m terrified. Yes, vulnerability and surrendering is not something that comes naturally to me. BUT there is grace. He meets me when I fall, He picks me up, and He walks with me. Where I’m weak, He is strong!
We do prayer walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays—as we walk we pray over the land, children, and people of Cambodia. (Or whatever specific prayers the Lord gives us) This week we will be diving deeper into evangelism and our host will be joining us to translate and share.
As we continue to teach & spend time with the kids & share the gospel to the people around us, I ask that you continue to pray for boldness, compassion, and most importantly, His love and light!
Thank you all for your love and prayers!
Blessings,
Kat
