But this week, we have been with the Quechua people in the Andes Mountains of Peru. We have set out to teach over 4 days the Life of Christ. That started yesterday when we shared the birth story of Jesus. I couldn't help but think of the irony later. We are, in essence, celebrating Christmas in July. We are celebrating the Word-become-flesh (John 1:14), who came to live our obedience, die our punishment, and redeem some from every tribe (Revelation 5:9), including the Quechua.
I have taught the adults the past two days, and have covered significant events of Christ's birth and life on earth. Tomorrow, we will be explaining the crucifixion and resurrection and what that means. And my heart aches for these people. I pray that God will give them eyes to see and ears to hear. I pray that I will be faithful to the Gospel of Jesus. I pray that they would believe on Christ and be saved.
I celebrate the "Christmas in July" with a heavy heart and a burden for people to turn to Jesus. Pray with me that God will save these people. That he will take the blinders off so that they can see Christ as glorious (2 Corinthians 4:4-6). Pray that they will see, know, and believe the Gospel. Pray that by the Holy Spirit they will come to God. Let's make in this July a Christmas worth celebrating!
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