As parents we watch our kids do many things. We see them act shy around someone that they do not know. The child who was very talkative now with no words. Or maybe it is a behavior, an act of defiance. In any form, we can all relate. Do these thing look the same around the world? Many of us would say yes. However as missionaries, locally or globally we frequently take the position of telling others that life is the same. Babies demand the same things, children must also be taught the same skills all over the globe that is a fact. I saw the problem of TELLING others today. God showed me again what doors can be opened when we show.
We had the blessing of joining a friend in her home for dinner. Our true to herself daughter had a million questions. Her mind was swimming, and she asked, frequently alternating between English and Spanish. The women in the house understood. They were patient and gracious answering question after question. We conversed later about how children learn. How children must often experience to understand. There were many smiles and nods. Our daughter opened the door. She showed them that life was the same. There was point where our worlds connected. My language skills are holding up, conversations are flowing. But it is these small moments where the slow work of God gets done. It is the point where Romans 1:11-12 put it so nicely. “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:11-12 ESV. Oh has my heart longed to see friends again, to see the kids who were 8 when I left now be 18, to see faith grow, and to be strengthened in my own by watching the work that God is doing. I thank God for the opportunity to break down walls and share bread together.
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