The more we hear from Jesus Pua the more we are impressed with him and his love for our Lord. He made it into town yesterday and will be traveling with us tomorrow (Sunday probably today by the time this gets sent). He has had a month to recuperate from his travels well, actually no rest since he and his wife have spent the last month planting their farm.
Last year he put more miles on his feet than we put on our cars while in the US. He is an amazing man. He was telling us stories about people asking him why he is doing what he does as a missionary. Even some of the older pastors have said they never worked as hard as he does. Jesus responded by telling them that God has called him to do this and it may be hard at times especially when it has rained so much, but God will allow him to walk where he needs to walk and to share with those that need to hear. His son, after a long, wet trip, also asked him why they do this and what they were going to eat along the way since their farm was a long way from where they were. Jesus responded that it is a privilege to be able to walk and share God’s word with others and that God would provide for all their needs. Alex, Jesus’ son, is only 3 but is learning how God provides and how important God’s message is first hand. Many times Jesus’ family arrives without food and very wet from walking in the rain and muck. God always provides what they need as they come into a village. Many have come to know the Lord as Savior through this family’s faithful testimony. His desire is to reach his people (Chayahuita) first then go into other tribes (which he is already doing with the Chivaros) to share with them.
Speaking of providing, Jesus has an uncle that is a high school teacher and this year has been assigned to of all places, Bellavista. It will be a blessing for Jesus and his family to have family in Bellavista when they arrive on their trips. His uncle has also taught in the church in Nueva Vida for years and is a solid believer. Isn’t God wonderful!?
Jesus is now on the way to Pucallpa taking the same road that Enoc took when he was assaulted. Please pray for him for safety and for his family as they stay behind this time.
Last year he put more miles on his feet than we put on our cars while in the US. He is an amazing man. He was telling us stories about people asking him why he is doing what he does as a missionary. Even some of the older pastors have said they never worked as hard as he does. Jesus responded by telling them that God has called him to do this and it may be hard at times especially when it has rained so much, but God will allow him to walk where he needs to walk and to share with those that need to hear. His son, after a long, wet trip, also asked him why they do this and what they were going to eat along the way since their farm was a long way from where they were. Jesus responded that it is a privilege to be able to walk and share God’s word with others and that God would provide for all their needs. Alex, Jesus’ son, is only 3 but is learning how God provides and how important God’s message is first hand. Many times Jesus’ family arrives without food and very wet from walking in the rain and muck. God always provides what they need as they come into a village. Many have come to know the Lord as Savior through this family’s faithful testimony. His desire is to reach his people (Chayahuita) first then go into other tribes (which he is already doing with the Chivaros) to share with them.
Speaking of providing, Jesus has an uncle that is a high school teacher and this year has been assigned to of all places, Bellavista. It will be a blessing for Jesus and his family to have family in Bellavista when they arrive on their trips. His uncle has also taught in the church in Nueva Vida for years and is a solid believer. Isn’t God wonderful!?
Jesus is now on the way to Pucallpa taking the same road that Enoc took when he was assaulted. Please pray for him for safety and for his family as they stay behind this time.
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