“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…” (Ephesians
3:20)
“He said, “Throw
your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When
they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of
fish.” (John 21:6)
When I gave my life to the Lord, and
especially as I seek to serve Him as a missionary, I would hope that the faith
and abundance displayed in these verses would characterize my living. However, more often than I wish to admit,
Jesus’ admonishment of, “O ye of little faith” seems to better describe me.
Such the case has proven true
regarding the need I recently shared with you for more reliable transportation
for both the Evangelistic Medical Mission Crusades and my family here at Refuge
Ranch.
The ministry has been suffering a
lack of decent vehicles for passengers, for both the crusades and the Ranch, as
well as a vehicle apt for carrying all of our equipment for the medical
crusades. However, the decision was made
to first share the need for a newer passenger vehicle, as it is utilized both
for the crusades and for Refuge Ranch, besides the fact that caring for our
human cargo is a higher priority than caring for physical cargo. And, asking for two vehicles at once seemed a
bit overwhelming and imprudent.
Therefore, just a little over a week
ago, we shared with you that we had placed a deposit on a 15 passenger van with
donations from our Mexican crusade volunteers, but that over $18,000 was still
needed to bring the van home!
Today, it gives me indescribable joy
to share that: THE LORD HAS PROVIDED ALL
THE FUNDS IN ORDER TO FINALIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE 15 PASSENGER VAN!
But, we aren’t quite ready to make
the same declaration as Moses in the following passage:
“Then Moses gave an order and they sent this word
throughout the camp: “No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering
for the sanctuary.” And so the people were restrained from bringing more,
because what they already had was more than enough to do
all the work.” (Exodus 36:6-7)
Because, you see,
we believe that the Lord is already providing for the cargo truck needed for
the crusades!
The truck that we
use to carry all of our medical supplies and equipment to the crusades broke
down on crusade in February. In fact,
the vehicle is still four hours away from the Ranch where it broke down!
We have knowledge
of churches and individuals that were/are still in the process of praying about
and considering giving towards the transportation needs of Fishers of Men. We encourage you, if that is the case, to
please follow the Lord’s leading so that the ministry can be well equipped to
carry out God’s will here in Mexico!
We are actively
seeking the appropriate vehicle for the crusade equipment and will keep you
posted as the Lord leads that search!
So, please join
us in prayer:
1) thanks to the
Lord for His provision for the passenger van
2) guidance in
finding the right vehicle for the crusade equipment
3) we can sell
soon, and at a good price, the broken down crusade vehicle and the bus (which
Mexican laws prevent us from using for our family and crusade) so that we can
apply these funds towards the purchase of the cargo truck
Thank you for
walking this road with us, for praying, for giving and for rejoicing in all the
Lord has done and will do!
