I mean I am used to talking to people, but basically just walking up and asking them, "Do you know Jesus?" Is no small task. How do you break the ice? How do you approach them? The first day was a little awkward. It was a learning curve for me. I was on the bottom and I knew it. I'm sure my friend and translator ivalisse, could tell I was nervous. But we got through it. We talked to many people. Took turns praying with them. I just tried to stay open to the Holy spirit and do the best that I could.
That night at the hotel I began to pray. "Father help me. I am feeling overwhelmed. Show me what to do. Give me strength. What do I say?"
I closed my eyes and went to sleep hoping for an answer. For some guidance. I woke up the next morning with one simple question rolling around in my head.
Why are you here?
As I was reading my Bible that question tumbled around in my head. Over and over. Getting ready for the day I kept thinking... So Robby, why are you here? And the answer was simple.
I am here because Jesus changed my life. He fixed my broken heart. He gave me hope when I had none. And He can do that for anyone. I believe it so much that I want to tell the whole world. That's why I am here.
To tell the world!!
Looking back I do feel like God answered my prayer. I felt strengthened by the direction He gave me. Also that morning Joe gave us a great devotion and Debbie offered up a useful verse to me as we headed back out into the field. We had a good team.
God answers prayers. He hears us when we call out to Him. He gives us what we need. He sent help to me from every direction. The rest of the trip I felt such at ease. I had realized early on that my abilities were not enough. So I just put it in His hands. And I'm not sure if anyone else even noticed the shift in my attitude. But internally I felt the difference.
Isn't it funny even as christians sometimes we are surprised when the Bible rings true on a personal level...
Philippians 4:13(KJV)
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
