Food, Medical Supplies, and the Gospel

Written by: Andrew Friesen on 1/13/2011

Recently, I went to a town called Malambo Colombia with my wife Rocio. Right now there is a crisis in Colombia because of the flooding.  It’s the worst rain in over 3 decades.  Over two million people have been affected.  God spoke to my heart and we took action.  Partnering together with another church, we had the joy of bringing medicine, food, and the precious gospel to over 500 people who have been left without food, water and place to live.  It was such a joy to share with them that God is not mad at you.  No, God has not sent this trouble to punish you.  Jesus took the punishment for sins on the cross.  We preached the gospel to them.  Tears rolled down their cheeks.  The Holy Spirit touched their hearts and many were saved.  What a joy!

Why seek God for new directions?  Is God that reluctant to speak to us?  No.  God will always speak to his children and that includes you.  The original directions we have in the word of God are just as good today as they were 2000 years ago when Jesus spoke them to us.  Jesus gave them in Mark 16:15 “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”  This is called the great commission and it’s for all believers.  You don't have to participate.  You GET to participate.  Many blessings. -Andrew