My Journey South

My journey South

The ink of this skilful writer became dry but the time has come to fill this page with words that proclaim His Glory!

The journey started South with a team showing fruit of faith and obedience. We did an extreme overland hitch hike from Mendoza, Argentina to Lima Peru.   This journey took us 4-6 days!

On the border of Chile the Lord reminded me of these words I spoke a few days ago:” All that I desire is to know Your word and walk in Your presence!”  The great test came when my day bag, with EVERYTHING was stolen. These same words echoed and His Spirit gave me the power to remain in that confession. God is enough!

Peru!  How can even a skilful writer put words to the beauty, magnificence and gentleness of Peru and its people?  The warm hearts of the Ketchwa people are as colorful as the cloth they weave. Each piece of string is woven perfectly to create a master piece like God when he creates man he knits us together in our mother’s womb. These lovely people of Inkawasi are created in the image of God!

How lovely were our feet that walked the mountains, reached small villages and shared the good news of Jesus Christ. Many New Testament Bibles were given to people and many read John 3:16 for the first time.

With this opportunity to share God´s word darkness declared war on our team but we stood our ground!  A steam pot exploded in PJ´s (project leader) face but within 4 days the Lord gave him new skin.  Unity, faith and joy were the strength of the team and we just continued to walk in obedience.

Eating a meal with the Ketchwa people is like sitting at a banquet table.  Tables of cloth are set on the ground and fresh vegetables, home made cheese and anything form the earth is presented. Each family with their best! Everything is shared among each other what a feast!

Isaiah 45:1-8

This was a scripture the Lord gave us for our time in the mountains and I watched His word bear fruit.  Doors were opened, mountains were leveled, treasures of darkness were taken back, salvation sprung forth and righteousness rained down. 

This journey has taken me south, downwards, on my knees before the Lord because He is Awesome! His skilful hand has written His truth and love for His people, for His church and for His word on my heart. People need to hear the TRUTH! People are set free by His TRUTH! He is the way the, the Truth and the Life!