paper towel roll is a great ice-breaker. They even let us fill them
with the Holy Spirit afterwards. Keep that in mind – the paper towel
smacking game has great success. We’re 1 for 1 so far!
We lead a cell group of jovenes – young people our age. One main focus
that we have is empowerment. We’re only in Guatemala a short time, and
we want to maximize our impact. Why not empower and equip the youth
here to continue the work that we are doing? Why not tap them into the
Holy Spirit who will guide them in his work?
We started with a typical youth group game, which really was a good way
to learn names and to get to know each other but gave us an excuse to
take a good whack at someone too. Really, it was a hit! (Pun totally
intended!)
We then had a time of worship and shared a few testimonies about the Holy Spirit working in our lives.
Then the Holy Spirit spoke through Celeste. “I can tell you all about
God and who he is. I can tell you a lot about the Bible and what God
says in it. I can share lots of stories about the Holy Spirit in my
life. But I believe that he wants to speak to you tonight. I believe
that he has something to say to each one of you personally tonight. So
I’m not going to speak. I’m going to invite the Holy Spirit and let
him talk to you.”
And that’s what we did. Bam – did the Holy Spirit fall! Tears fell.
Several even fell to the floor. Prophecies began. Visions were had.
And did the Holy Spirit speak! He spoke to each one. He spoke to us.
He moved us. We were blessed and honored to be used by God in that way!
A few days later we had the opportunity to do it again with an even
larger group. Once again, God blessed our willingness to be used by
him and more jovenes were empowered!
I’ve been the group translator for almost every ministry opportunity,
and I’m blown away by the fact that God would use my abilities to bring
such spiritual experiences to pass! Yes, God is above language
barriers, but that he still uses me – wow! I’m honored. God is also
using these times to develop my gift as a teacher. He’s made that
quite clear to me, and I never feel so right and in my place as I do
when I’m fulfilling that role!
So yes, I’m having a great time in Guatemala with jovenes, the Holy
Spirit, and somewhat violent games. Lives are being changed, and hope
is being released! The best part is…it is only MONTH 1!! Get
ready! We’re bringing the kingdom.
