May be able to comprehend

Greetings in the name of Jesus,

Our missionary team is very thankful for a peaceful week.  The power of the praying church is exemplified in what God has done here over the past week.  As those reading this post may know, there was a planned meeting on July 13.   However, due to one of the involved parties not completing an assignment, that meeting has been delayed.  We have reason to give God thanks that this decision to postpone was met with understanding and peace within the group that has been causing difficulties.  This is clear evidence that God is answering the prayers offered and sending His spirit of peace.   We sense this growing peace in other ways as well. While there have been no organized meetings, we hear positive rumors that continue to give us reason for hope.  In this we are reminded of our own weakness.  Our own efforts could not have achieved what was experienced this week.   I'm reminded of Christ’s words in John 14: “…my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you…”

Over the past week we've met with MEBSH again in our continued efforts to work together to find a good solution.   These discussions are all progress on the path of continued dialogue.   The Senator from Sud (the "state" we are located in) was here at the hospital today, having brought a patient up to see our medical staff.  God arranged the opportunity to visit with him and briefly share the situation and need.  It was His timing that arranged the opportunity to visit with him, exchange ideas, and hear his encouragement and appreciation for the work being done by the Mission for the people of Haiti. 

Despite the positive signs, please know that the journey to a final solution is a long road.  It is expected that satan will continue to try to disrupt the effort.   Our missionary team continues to work with MEBSH and local, regional and national government officials to find resolution to the situation.  The meeting from last week may likely be rescheduled for this coming week, either Tuesday or Friday.  As was the case last week, prayers will result in God’s intended outcome for this meeting.  

To close, I'm overwhelmed at how God has shown Himself in this situation.  The scripture from Ephesians 3:14-21 is descriptive of the emotion and feeling:  

[14] For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, [15] Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, [16] That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; [17] That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, [18] May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; [19] And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. [20] Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, [21] Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

By Grace.....Rick