Take Up Your Position

It has been such a privilege for Donna and I to work with those who have special needs, and not only them, but also with our parents in their later years. They are such a precious part of the body of Christ, but it is not always easy to have them with us in fellowship. We do see the difficulties and we are aware of the obstacles. Sometimes they may not want to bother you, so when asked they will tell you they are okay. But we are not complete without them in our fellowship with God. It is here, I believe, that the Lord would have us go the extra mile. I know that here in Guatemala, as well as in North America, people with disabilities get trapped and have a hard time getting what they need. Whether they are family or not, this is where we can make a difference. 

I really felt this morning the Lord speaking to me saying to take up your position, get up on the wall, get into the watch tower. The Lord keeps the city. I felt that it was the Lord saying that even during this time and all that we are going through, that we are not to lose our focus. We are to take up our place and do what He has called us to do.
It may look different how we get it accomplished, but we do not abandon His calling - we stay faithful. I know many of us love that song Jesus, Take the Wheel. I do too, but I know we have a job and He has a job. He never wants us to forget who we are, and we definitely never want Him to forget who He is.
“If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard.”
Psalm 127:1 GNT
We here at Bethel Ministries are doing our very best to get the job done. It looks different, but that’s okay. Thank you for standing with us still; supporting the ministry even though it looks different and getting done differently. We appreciate you greatly!

Spring is upon us, and with it comes new beginnings! I know we can make a difference in our community and in our churches; this is something Jesus would have us do. I would encourage everyone to look around us, and ask ourselves how can I help a person that is part of the body of Christ feel loved. I know I am speaking to champions. Most of you have come down or have helped in enabling people that need a wheelchair, walker, or cane get one. Now let’s all go the extra mile and encourage them to come into our churches, but most importantly into our hearts.

With great appreciation for your prayers and support, 

Chris, Donna, and the Bethel team