March 8th, 2004

Days of Joy

I saw her at the edge of what seemed to be a sea of people, coming to the stage area. She was one of many who had traveled days, some walking six days to be here. Her face was an expression of different emotions—joy, astonishment and tears. It was a face I personally carried at times in Ethiopia . Some may call it a missionary trip but I was traveling this area for close to a month so I choose to call it an expedition. Standing before 70,000 people, many who had never heard the Gospel, I found this to be an exceptional day—over 30,000 would come to accept Jesus. I carried a joyful face today. 

Days of Astonishment

The woman emerged from the churning crowd and fell into the interpreter's arms. I asked, “what she saying” and was told “she was blind and could now see”. Yes, it was an exceptional day. Much like the day I was walking along the river and came across a goat herd being watched by twelve shepherd boys. They watched me from a distance at first but soon they all had big glowing smiles. I began talking to them through my interpreter and was able to lead all twelve to Jesus, that was an exceptional day too. I was astonished at how easy it was, at the same time how many more opportunities there must be and how soon I would have to leave. One of the boys asked if he could come home with me, he wanted to be smart and get an education. I wore astonishment on my face that day.

Days of Tears

The blind woman who could now see lay flat on the ground, unable to get up. How wonderful the Holy Spirit was! He moved so majestically in our lives! That was not the only exceptional day. We had traveled for hundreds of kilometers along a dusty pothole-filled road, in the middle of nowhere with nothing but grass and hills and a scattering of trees. We stopped for lunch and a boy with his two cows came to see this strange sight of a bald white Canadian sitting and eating in the middle of Africa . We talked and we were able to show him Christ whom he accepted into his heart. As we left that speck of nowhere it brought tears to my eyes and I cried. It was strange because I didn't know why it moved me so. I asked Jesus and He said: “Because this was the only time the boy would ever hear the Gospel preached”. I wore a tearful face that day.

Days of Fruit

Paul said he received the Philippians' gift not because of lack or want, but he desired that fruit may abound to their account. Many of you have prayed, helped and supported me. People you have never met or seen will come up to you one day in heaven and hug you and thank you because you heard from the Lord and sowed into the harvest field. You never left the comfort of your house, the convenience of your local store, the security of your job, nor the love of your family, but you will have much fruit and reward in Heaven, and reap an abundant reward here and now.  

Days to Come

Rwanda, a small nation of people in the middle of Africa, known for it's death and struggles will with your help, receive the life and peace of God. Your giving into this ministry makes it possible for you to touch and change the lives of those blind and bound by our adversary the devil. I am looking forward again to go to Africa and do the works of Jesus—but you must understand it is only because of your prayers and support we are able to be there. I will be back to the United States by the beginning of April and will let you know of our journeys with the Lord and His inheritance. I will try my best from the field to send updates that will be posted on the ministry web site www.baldpreacher.com I want you to know how much I appreciate what you have done. There is no amount of assistance too small—everything helps.

Created in His Grace

Daryl and Tamara

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