Day 1. 2-21-2014. The Second Trip. Water In Jesus' Name

The question lies before us now... How do we provide a safe water source for the people in Guatemala in Jesus' name? After all the "success" that we have had in the completion of the bike trip, the fundraising, the stories, the individual growth that we both experienced, the real reason behind this all lies before us. As we sit again, together, in the airport waiting to fly to Guatemala it is all becoming so real. We are all part of something so much bigger than ourselves, God has a very very BIG plan and he is willing to use little weak people like us to accomplish parts of it. So how do we provide the most essential resource, water, to people who lack access to it, in Jesus' name? Well, I like to look at how Jesus actually did it. He shared the living water with the woman at the well, also "when he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like a sheep without a shepherd (Matthew

9:36

)." He interacted individually, and compassionately, he gave them time, love, sacrifice, and importance. Jesus healed many who were sick, hungry, possessed, unloved, unworthy, etc. When he met their physical needs, he was also in the process able to perfectly meet their spiritual needs. In all of his works Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God. I see no other way to do it. Interaction is key, how can anything really become real to anyone without interaction? That is similar as to how we can live a Godly life, we must interact with God to be able to follow his ways. In a similar way we are committing to interacting with the people of the Guatemalan Village in a caring, loving way, as to imitate Christ as much as we can. I also have learned full well, no where near perfectly however, that if I want to love like Christ than I must be in constant communication with the Spirit. Without the guidance of the Spirit helping me know how to love and care, than I am as close to hopeless as hopeless gets. I hope to work as hard as possible this week, be hungry, be dirty, and be extremely loving and caring. God use us in HUGE ways.... becuase we know you can and will!

May this new water be in your name Jesus, and yours alone. 

tailwinds,

God bless, 

Mark & Josh, and the lifecycle team of supporters.