Here in Haiti we are working with Mission of Hope International. Part of our job working here with MOHI is to help with the construction of their new two story school building and church. Right now we have been spending hours upon hours in a bucket brigade passing buckets of concrete. Every day I would come back to our compound covered in concrete and have to jump into the ocean just to somewhat wash my clothes so they can be used the next day.
There are days that I am just in a bad mood and don’t want to work. I sometimes wish I could just get sick so I can sleep longer and let my body heal. In the mornings, I have to ask God to fill me up with love and joy so that I can share it with the workers and be an example of Christ. As my fingers start bleeding from the constant rubbing of concrete I have to remind myself that the joy of the Lord is my strength. Thank goodness for band aids and Neosporin to help protect my fingers.
The building for MOHI when completed will be a light on a hill that won’t be hidden. As you drive from either the North or the South to grand goave you will see the massive building. This building is a great a light to Haiti and an answer to help bring the light of Christ to Haiti.
Sometimes we miss the big picture when taking on a big project and just focus on the imitate task at hand the whole time. This has happened with me since being here because I can’t share the gospel with people in the town. This just makes me frustrated and feels as if I am not helping or doing my part in the great commission. God has been showing me that even from the compound we are living in that I am furthering the kingdom in Haiti. With every nail and every bucket of concrete that I pour furthers the kingdom. By the time the building is done future generations of children will be given a great education and will grow up learning about the Lord.
As we go about our day let’s not worry about being insufficient or not doing our part of advancing the kingdom. With every tithe or donation you are helping the kingdom and also being the light at your job makes all the difference. When we seek the Lord our light becomes brighter and people around us are drawn to us. Let’s continue to let our light shine bright and not forget that we are part of the bigger picture whether or not we know it.
