While the world is running wild and dangerous, we would rather focus on making disciples for the Kingdom. Seeing that the world is turning a total blind eye to everything the Bible tells us about, we cannot help but work harder to finish the job because we know that His coming is close.
We hit the road again to Phnom Chi to give out some
meds and preach the Gospel. Before we could reach the mountain, poor Elijah
took a turn in the local hospital after crashing his bike. Due to a bump on his
head, which made him forget everything, he had to go back to Phnom Penh. Thank
God, nothing serious. We continue our journey without any problems.
It was hot as not a lot of rain fell in the jungle. It
seems like a bit of a drought there, but that doesn't quell the people’s desire
to mine for gold. The amount of destruction is evident all around. All the people
we met asked for some ointment to soothe their itches. This time of the year,
there is a lot of water, and itching is very common. Dengue fever is also
rampant in Cambodia at this time of the year. There are so many people in the
jungle right now, and it seems alive. I normally prepare for around 200 people,
but I run out of meds pretty quickly now. Seems that more and more people want
something to soothe a headache or some pain. So glad we can help, even if it is
just to soothe the pain a bit.
Anton crashed down after he got a flat tire, but help
was not far. The people immediately came and helped, and 1 guy even drove down
the bush to buy a spare inner tube for the bike, without asking for any money. Here,
people still help without any payment. So nice to see genuine people still exist.
This time around, we could pray with the head of the one village, as he had
very bad diabetes. This was a first, and we just hope that he can see the good
in that.
We slept in Som Poom at our family and were welcomed
with good food and friendly faces. We returned the next morning to Rum Jopon so
Curtis and Dim could preach the Gospel and give out their Baptism certificates.
It was a nice event. I must confess, I was not in a good mood in the morning,
but this little church cheered me up. Listening to them singing and enjoying
the sharing by Curtis and Dim, I can relax and forget about all the problems we
have in this world. Seeing these people living their lives here in the jungle
and faithfully following Jesus makes me ashamed of myself. Here I am, overfed
and enough to live on in abundance, and I complain.
It was nice to enjoy my time with Anton and all my
friends. We had a joyful time in the jungle. It makes these outreaches such an
exciting part of our journey. This is where the rubber meets the road. Why are
we here, to have a good time or make disciples for Jesus, or why not have both
hahaha. That is why I need these guys around me to keep me sane and in check. I
realize that I am not a spring chicken anymore and get worn out pretty good on
these trips. Takes me longer to get back to normal afterwards these days. (I
wonder why??)
Please pray as we are going to Phnom Penh tomorrow to get
our visas. Pray for favor with officials. We travel by bus and need to stay a
few nights in the big city, ugghhh.
Continue to pray for Ouma Paula. She communicates with
us, but her brain is really scattered and she cannot focus in order to speak
very well.
I struggle these days with Letting Go. But I know that
God wants us to Let Go and be God. It is easier said than done, but I believe
that He is in control of our lives and that the road ahead is already planned
according to His will. So if any of you have problems with that, take it from
me, Let Go and be God.
Love all of you
Rossouw-clan
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Amen 🙏🙏🙏
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