Jul 9, 2021
What You'll Hear:
From an early age, David and his wife wanted to do missions in
a low tier country
They worked in Africa, Central America and then after the
2010 Earthquake they went to Haiti to help and then went
on to move to Haiti full-time
They have a compound with a surgical clinic, a school, a
church, a maternal health program, and a childhood Christian
program.
They meet physical needs of people first and then minister
spiritually. This is what Jesus did and something we all can
learn from
Not everyone is called to long term missions. We're all
called to share the Gospel and to help our
neighbors. It's very stressful in Haiti partly due to
lack of electricity and the increase in violence.
Before you become a long term missionary you need to be
sharing with your neighbors first.
As an organization they have continued to lean on John 10:10
and how their purpose is to give life.
In Haiti the effect of Satan is prevalent. There is
Voodoo and a lot of death, including the assassination of the
Haitian president this past week.
Jesus left the security of heaven and lived as a poor man,
very simply. Yet He gave life and gave lift abundantly.
Their base manager was murdered. Two of their team
members were kidnapped for 5 days. David's wife was attacked
physically. The gangs have taken over the country and have
developed into national gangs that fight in the streets.
Haiti sealed their borders after Covid-19 broke out which
prevented the spread. The country hasn't had access to
vaccines and as the country has opened up there has been a big
increase in Covid-19 cases.
They
feel like the end is near and that the Lord will come back
soon. They left their comfortable life because they felt God
was telling them that time was short and they needed to share the
Gospel. Everything they own will fit into a small car and the
joy they have is unspeakable.
The
Bible says to number our days and be aware that time is
short.
Divest
yourself of material things and the pursuit of money. It's a
terrible burden.
The
journey with the Lord is absolutely phenomenal.
Go
to www.LiveBeyond.org or buy his book
Live Beyond on Amazon