Finally, after a long trek, we have made it! Thank you for all your prayers regarding travelling mercies. It was much appreciated! Once we arrived in the airport, Pastor Louis recommended that we stay the night in Guatemala City and then make our way to Antigua in the morning as it is unsafe to travel at night. That is exactly what we did! After a restful and much needed sleep, we got to meet as a team and have coffee and breakfast together this morning. Pastor Louis told us what God had laid on his heart for us to do this week. During our team meeting he kept looking at me and repeating over and over that I am the main speaker for the week. That was crazy to me! Afterwards I asked my parents why they had told Pastor Louis that I could do all of these things that I don’t feel adequate to do. They said that they never told him anything about me. My mom said that Pastor Louis is a super godly man who prayerful considers what each team member should be in charge of. Pastor Louis didn’t choose this for me this week – God did. Don’t we all just have those times where we feel like we can’t do something? I sure do. I mean, look at the life of Moses. He didn’t think that he could give up his life of luxury to lead thousands of people towards God and a land that He had promised them. . . but God knew that with His help, Moses could do anything; including and especially what he didn’t think he could. Wow! God has some big plans – I’m sure even beyond what we can see or hear in this moment. I am praying for His help and guidance along the way.
After that we made our way to our destination at Antigua. What a beautiful ride – there is so much to see! After settling in and unpacking at the B and B, we decided to go out and cruise the town. It’s awesome to have today and tomorrow to accustom ourselves to the culture and spend time as a team, preparing out hearts to receive what God has for us this week. We went through the marketplace, indulged in some delicious Guatemalan coffee, and spent time talking, observing and appreciating the people and culture. There is much to take in! Tonight after supper there was even a spontaneous firework show that we all ran up to the roof to watch! We can’t wait for tomorrow and for all the wonderful blessings and challenges that it will bring.
Refined Joy 