When we are tired, God provides rest. Take for example, Heather. She has had some trouble sleeping this trip. There have been nights of 1 hour, nights of 2 hours. She did sleep better last week when her husband was here. But, she must still be catching up. Today during a prayer at the church service at Lanzac, she leaned forward on the bench in front of her. She prayed first, and then fell asleep. Fortunately, the sweet Haitian girl beside her helped her save face. She nudged her and said, "Amen!" when the prayer was over. "He gives his beloved sleep..." Psalm 127:2
When we are hungry, God provides food. The hungry were fed well at lunch. Maude prepared chicken, beans and rice, and plantains - delicious!
"But if God so clothes the grass of the field..., will He not much more clothe you?" Matthew 6:30 For Leishe, a 3 year old whose burn on her bottom has been faithfully cared for by Devin and Nick, God provided panties. Shari found handmade cloth diapers with velcro stashed behind a door in the Hen House (no chickens live there) and we were able to deliver them to Leishe and her mom. Mom waded across the creek by the mission center carrying her. Emily translated. She put it on right away and it fit perfectly-covering the burn and providing protection from infection as she heals.
God provided fun and fellowship. You should have heard Sabine and Deb singing "This is the day that the Lord has made," while swimming in the ocean right outside the mission center.
God provided a sign. Last night as we waited to pass the blockade, we were reminding ourselves that God was in control, that He parted the Red Sea and He was able to get us safely to the mission center. We looked over and saw a sign
Merci Jesus
Auto Parts
Daniel
Hannah said, "My grandfather's name is Daniel, and he just retired from Auto Zone!" And we all said Merci, Jesus (Thank you, Jesus) for reminding us that You are with us, just as You were with Daniel.
Sleep, food, clothing, fun, signs and safety-we are so thankful! And we can't wait to see God continue to provide for us and through us as we serve this week. Thank you for your prayers!
But, wait- there are a few more things that have been provided since the blog was first written. Deb was wishing for a hair cut. Hannah is a cosmetologist but didn't bring scissors. Emily did, though! She brought scissors to give to one of her friends. Voila!
And God provided cake so we could celebrate one of our fearless leader's birthday (pray birthday blessings on that Pam!).
