Lessons from Ecuador #4

Not to young to serve God!

I want to share with you a couple of young fellows who gave up some of their time to serve God on this mission trip to Ecuador. First, let me share Jesse. Jesse has surrendered his life to missions. This was his first mission trip outside the United States. There is one other note on Jesse, He is hearing impaired. Jesse could have made all kinds of excuses as to why He could not serve God, but He didn't. Jesse shared God's Word, told his testimony, and sang. He was outstanding and God used him in a mighty way. This is Jesse in the black jacket:



Also in the above picture in Preston, he is in the blue jacket. Preston is 14 and lives in Quito, Ecuador. Ironically, Preston's parents are both hearing impaired. He is not. His parents are missionaries to Ecuador. Preston speaks both English and Spanish, so He served as one of out translators in the city of Sigchos where we shared Jesus. Preston did an awesome job. This also was his first missionary trip. What a breath of fresh air to see this young man serve God with that great big smile he has. He chose to help us even though he was on a break from school, Preston God was pleased with your choice!

Look at God's Word here:

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

These two young brought a smile to God's heart in their service to Him. As the above verse says they set an example. I want the rest of us to see that when we bring our children up in the training of the Lord like these two young man have been, God can and will use them if they are willing. We must put our young people in place they can learn from God and serve God. It is our responsibility. The world will not lead them to God but we can!

Thanks Jesse and Preston, it was an honor to serve our King Jesus beside you!

Tom