Saturday Post -- 20/11/10

Once again this week I've been struck by how very easy it is to communicate a doctrine of the faith to others, yet almost unconsciously be negating it in one's own life. This week's verses for the morning meditations came from the latter section of 2 Corinthians 9, in which Paul implores the Corinthians to be cheerful and generous givers, not merely for the sake of Christian goodness but because the blessing to the giver is real and life-impacting. Materially, he/she will never go without the essentials, and spiritually, he/she will reap a great harvest of blessing.

What a simple lesson! Indeed, as I led the meditations, I boldly suggested that I may not exactly fit into the stingy Scot stereotype. And yet this week a couple of scenarios arose in my life where I found myself in positions to be generous with my resources and, initially, felt major resistance, only to find that when I gave, the blessing was indeed as much mine as my recipients and the returns on my investments were momentous. Be encouraged to give in a spirit of generosity.

This week has, of course, been the second of the surgical Campaña fortnight and I'm pleased to say that patients and staff emerged from the two weeks intact. The Lord has really blessed the work of the health team in the last couple of weeks. And, of course, it'll be nice to have Amanda around a bit more. Indeed, this morning I've taken some time off fronton so that we can spend some time together (see, I really have learnt the 2 Corinthians 9 lesson!). Aside from the meditations, which take me a good two-three hours to prepare every day given the language hurdle, the website has again been my priority.

Big shout out to my sister, Kirsty, who hit 21 this week, rendering me officially old. And, of course, my fellow St Andrews alumni. I tell you, that sausage supper made him the man he is today.

Prayer
• For the full recovery of all Campaña patients.
• For our witness here, that we would not simply be hearers, but doers of the Word.

Praise
• For the successful completion of the Campaña.
• For the Lord’s help as Craig led the meditations.

¡Que Dios les bendiga!

Craig & Amanda