“And so, the weaker I get, the stronger I become.” 2 Corinthians 12:10 (The Message)
We have had the opportunity to do a lot of ministry at the nearby hospital here in Mokhotlong. This month half of our squad (3 teams) and 1 Squad Leader is here in Mokhotlong while the other three teams are in other cities in Lesotho. Every weekday morning, we send one person from every team to the hospital to pray, share a testimony and share a message. We have 15 minutes to share with whoever is sitting in the waiting room before the hospital opens.
The first time I went I shared my testimony of when my mom was diagnosed with cancer and how I became angry with God. I doubted his goodness and faithfulness in my life because of the current season we were walking through. That season of life was very rough in the way I saw God and what I believed about him. The enemy used my mom’s cancer to feed into the lie I believed about God not loving me. I thought, “God wouldn’t possibly give my mom cancer if he truly loved me.” Looking back, I saw the faithfulness of God all over that season. I saw the faithfulness of God through the way he brought my family together. I saw the love of God through his promise in Scripture that he will never leave or forsake us. It was hard, but I chose to believe the truth in scripture rather than what the world and the enemy was telling me about my life.
The next time I went to the hospital I prayed for my squad mates Malysa and Ryan as they shared their testimonies about how they have seen the Lord bring physical healing to people they know and how they experience God’s love.
And finally, this morning I was able to give a message at the hospital. I again shared about my mom being diagnosed with cancer. I shared Joshua 1:9 where God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous. God promises Joshua that he will never leave or forsake him. When I shared that scripture this morning I encouraged the people listening that no matter the circumstances, God would never leave them either. I read the scripture that encouraged me nine years ago when my mom was in surgery. I talked about how our real strength is found in Christ alone. It’s when we are weak, God’s power is working best. I closed my message by encouraging them, whatever they remember from my story, I wanted them to remember God would never leave or forsake them.
On the way to the hospital, this morning, my squadmate and I prayed that Holy Spirit would move in the lives of the people listening. I couldn’t imagine what God had in store. After I shared my message, our translator, Elijah expanded on what I had said and spoke to the importance of having God in your life. He was saying all this in his native language so I didn’t know what was being said exactly. After speaking for about 5 minutes, 19 people in the waiting room raised their hands and Elijah started to pray. I had a feeling what was going on, but I still checked with Elijah after we left the waiting room. He said he asked if anyone wanted to give their lives to Christ. NINETEEN people raised their hands. NINETEEN!! It was one of the most incredible things I have witnessed thus far on the race. I don’t know if it was the words I spoke, or what Elijah shared but the Holy Spirit was moving this morning at the hospital in Mokhotlong!!!
I walked home with tears in my eyes. I am so humbled and thankful for the opportunity to be here. God is working in so many ways here, and I am grateful to have a part!! I wouldn’t be here without all of your finical support, your prayers, words of encouragement and love. I don’t take you guys for granted, and I hope you know how much of a difference your support is making! Love you all!!
Scriptures of the Day:
“But He (the Lord) answered me “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.” So, I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I am weak, I sense more deeply the mighty power of Christ living in me. So, I’m not defeated by my weakness, but delighted! For when I feel my weakness and endure mistreatment – when I’m surrounded with troubles on every side and face persecution because of my love for Christ – I am made yet stronger. For my weakness becomes a portal to God’s power.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (TPT)
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:1-2 (ESV)
Song of the Day – Hindsight
