Acts 2:42
re·la·tion·ship
a connection, association, or involvement.
an emotional or other connection between people
dependence, alliance, kinship
The time I spent in Panama building relationship really got me thinking about relationships in general. The importance of good relationships with friends and family. The importance of avoiding bad relationships. How you care for relationships. What is a good relationship? And how does good relationship building further the Kingdom of Christ.
This is just one of the many relationships we have built in Panama over the last 10 or so years. This is an example of a good relationship. A good fellowship. A friendship that was built on trust and Spanglish (aka sign language). And a relationship that furthers the gospel in a place that is dark. We always laugh in amazement that we are capable communicate in a world where most of us don't speak the same language, but because we worship the same God we truly do speak the same language.
Relationships are so important in life and taking care of those relationships is just as important.
A few weeks ago I got to continue watch long-term relationships be nurtured and taken care of. These four here with our guy we have known pretty much from the start. A cook, a red cross guy, two guys in construction and Doug. Oh the conversations I've witnessed in my last three trips and they all confirm the importance of the great relationships. God worked in these people and through these people! Just in awe of the examples of true relationships.
These are the people God use.
These are the relationships that we should look for.
These are the relationships that further the gospel in a world of darkness.
A soccer game...
A conversation ending in a "secret" handshake...
Duck, Duck, Goose, aka Rojo, Rojo, Verde..
A large game with a parachute...
A goofy photo...
Bubbles...
A bond...
A moment...
All an extension of those built and well cared for relationships. A result of true fellowship and service. A reason to answer the call.
Man, I just love those faces. :)
"We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ."
Relationships are so important in life and taking care of those relationships is just as important.
These are the people God use.
These are the relationships that we should look for.
These are the relationships that further the gospel in a world of darkness.
All an extension of those built and well cared for relationships. A result of true fellowship and service. A reason to answer the call.
Man, I just love those faces. :)
"We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ."
1 John 1:3
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