On Monday night I talked to our group about being servants--Matthew 20:28 and other scriptures. I said that if you are going to be a servant, you need to be willing to get mudddy, dirty, bloody, sweaty, etc., willing to go where you don't really want to go to help someone. I was talking to people who already had the attitude of a servant. We experienced many situations that took us out of our clean, comfortable lifestyles and comfort zones. We came home tired and worn out, bitten by mosquitos and bedbugs, wet at times from sweat and rain, weary, and extremely happy and satisified. Our group was sacrificial in many ways, and every one of us knew the potential for harm to come to us. Three came home with H1N1 and without hesitation said they would/will do it again.
While there we live somewhat like the 1st century Christians did. We share just about everything. From early morning (the roosters start about 4:30)(the fireworks can start anytime) till 10 or so in the evening we share love, heartaches, joy, sorrow, health and sickness, mealtime and work. We go to bed exhausted and happy--contented and satisfied.
Consider a trip in the future. December will be a short one-- travel down on the 4th and return on the 12th. It will be cool and there will likely be no rain. You will see contentment in austerity. You will see love in action. You will never again look at your comfortable home the same. You will not feel the usual aches and pains anymore. You will know that Christ truly died for all and that God loved the whole WORLD! What can $1200 buy? A life-changing experience that lasts for eternity. He gave His life for you--will you live your life for Him?