Barbie and I have been praying fervently “Lord open the doors to new ministry in Milpas Altas. Make it happen.” When He opens doors they swing wide!
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, after church, while surveying Santa Magdalena Milpas Altas, a teenage boy ran to my car speaking rapidly. He accused me of hitting, and damaging, a machine behind a black curtain in the street. I told him I didn’t think I did it. He insisted so I offered him money to go away. He said the machine was worth Q1000. Being somewhat afraid, I offered him all I had; about Q600. He refused and then more teenagers came, and more, all talking at once. I became very afraid for the safety of my wife and I. I offered one more time but he wanted more money. In fear for my life I drove off. He hung on to my vehicle for a time and then jumped off.
Today I went to the Public Ministry to issue a “denuncia,” somewhat like a complaint. The lady read my report and laughed “They do that all the time. No one has made a complaint against you. They are “carnies” here for only two or three days for the fair. They are gone to the next town. Do not worry.”
Then the door opened, and her supervisor entered and we all had a long conversation in Spanish. I explained we were in Magdalena considering a place for a new ministry. Everything changed to English! “You are a Christian? I have been praying for my city. We need to talk.”
Sometimes God answers with the same intensity as the request! Such a blessing.
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