Doors Open Wide for God

FEELINGS OF UNCERTAINTY TURN INTO FEELINGS OF JOY

IMB missionaries, Jack and Sheri T., share with our readers how God answered prayers when a team from United States traveled to Mexico to evangelize. They explain:

"We began the week with feelings of uncertainty. Violence had created an atmosphere of fear and distrust in the city of Tijuana, and we were unsure how the people of "Hacienda de las Delicias" would accept our team. Truthfully, we doubted we would have a good number of face-to-face conversations with those living in the neighborhood."

"Several days before the project began; we visited the area and prayed over the homes and families within the community. On that same day, the pastor of 'Iglesia Bautista Vidas con una Misión' made the difficult decision to cancel our evening activities because he felt that it was just too unsafe."

"Our prayer partners joined us in praying for the area, for safety and for open hearts. As always, the project began by prayerwalking and we again prayed over every person living in the community. God not only answered those prayers, but amazed us as well! Although the community was fearful, He used that fear in a positive way. Because of the uncertainty that these families face, many recognized the need within their lives, and God moved them to seek the answer as to how they can fill that need."

DOORS OPEN WIDE TO THE WORD OF GOD

Jack and Sheri go on to say:

"It was a joy to see doors tentatively open to strangers, and then open wide to the word of God. As follow-up visits began, and Bible studies were scheduled, God showed us repeatedly that He is still in control, and even in these difficult times, He is reaching out to those who seek Him."

Praise God for His faithful intervention with this team and the neighborhood where they evangelized. Over 3000 families now have the Word of God in their homes and are involved in over 70 home Bible studies. Uncertainty turned into blessings for the national seekers and for volunteers from Porter Memorial SBC, Lexington, Kentucky.

Contact us for opportunities to sow seeds like this team. IMB field missionaries have a multitude of neighborhoods that have no church presence. We need and want your assistance in reaching our Mexican brothers and sisters.