Day 7 – Blessing the Land

Genesis 12:2 (NIV) I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Just as Abraham was developed by God into a blessing to the nations, so are we who inherited these promises.

One of the means of sharing the blessings of God to the people of the land is through prayer walk. During prayer walks, the missioners walk around the area of their ministry and observe the people and have a feel of the place. The missioners then ask from the Holy Spirit about what things that they need to pray about. The activity enables you to imbibe the atmosphere of the place while being enriched by the blessings that God relays to the people through you. In fact, prayer walks are one of the most integral part of Ate Carla's short term mission to Macau. 

Ate Carla's team was composed of married couples and singles. This grouping proved to be helpful in ministering to the age groups found in the local church. The younger team engaged the students in the various Macanese universities while the couples befriended the elder ones. The team also help in the launch of the church's newest building.

But what made an impression on her is the numerous prayer walks that they held during their brief time in Macau. It was summertime during their visit so dry heat took its toll during these long walks.

Still, the activity changed her perspective on how the Great Commission works. She can only wonder how Jesus and the apostles were able to minister in the same blistering heat without the aid of modern technology. She could only see how awesome God is on how He took care of  His Son during Jesus' brief stay in the world and how He still continues doing so for His children that share His Gospel.