Phil's Kenya Devotional~#4

Written Sept. 10, 2008

Teaching or Doing?

Wed. Morning, trying to get out the door, not enough hours in the day but definitely not enough minutes in the morning.

As we read about our Lord's experience at the hands of the law in Luke 23, we see that in verse 5 , His accusers have saved the most vicious accusation for last: "..He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea..." There are many other references in the gospels to the fact that Jesus' main focus was to teach the multitudes, or to teach His disciples. Sometimes it seems as if He was a bit frustrated with those who followed Him for the miracles, or the free lunch.

James says,
"Show me your faith by your works." Jesus used His works to show His authority. His words were life, and still are for us today. Although the miracles were powerful and lifechanging at the time for those who received them, the words that Jesus spoke and the words that were written as a record of His words and actions while He was here on earth had a continuing effect on ensuing generations. They are still powerful for us today, and will be powerful and lifechanging for new believers and generations to come.

So it would seem as if our actions are important as a declaration of our faith for today, but our words can shape the destiny of generations to come.

Words are powerful.
Have a great day, Phil.

Yesterday, the team travelled 9 hours to reach Johnny and Terry's home in the Pokot Region. They drove on roads and after awhile, there was no more road and they drove on. One of the men said that he was seeing stars like he has never seen them before. Pastor Patrick, an associate of Hopewell Christian Fellowship, drove one of the vehicles, I think. ( The team bought their food in Nairobi, drove three hours, spent the night, and then drove the 9 hours to the Brynan's.)

Today I am working on communicating with Phil's Uncle Dan and Aunt Mert who live in London. The team will have a 7 hour layover in Heathrow on their way home and he is hoping to see them during that time. Yesterday, I was alone most of the day and I missed Phil way too much. The children miss him too. I had some phone time with some dear friends that eve. and it helped to ease the loneliness...