We have had some Americans over this week for a mission week (which when said out loud sounds very 'American'...). However it has been such an encouragement to hear people talk about Jesus in another accent, I know that sounds really stupid, but sometimes I find it so easy to think that it is me, my Church in Swansea and God against everyone else. Amazing as that may be, I forget that there are millions upon millions of other Christians who love Jesus all over the world and with these small group of Christians coming over it has reminded me of how many brothers and sisters I have in Christ. Which is AWESOME!
I have been thoroughly encouraged by their servant attitude, their zeal and the way they have a heart to change Swansea, the way I should have a heart to change Swansea. Last night in the prayer meeting the youth leader from the church over in a America talked about how we should be wanting to change the world, get out of our comfort zone and not do it for our gratification but so that we can change the world for Jesus.
It is very much in the same vein as how we should be missionaries in the places we work, which I did take to heart however I haven't really done much about it. I haven't talked to anyone about Jesus apart from Christians. Which is really challenging, I shouldn't be content in keeping to my little group and staying 'comfortable' but I should be looking to let Jesus use me. I've really been challenged to get out of my comfort zone and let God use me in a way I can't begin to comprehend.
David
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