A Pebble in the Road

Last Friday I received an e-mail from our host in Cuba, Pastor Hector Bermudez. He informed us that the government of Cuba declined our religious visas due to lack of pastoral representation (there are no ordained pastors traveling with us). Saturday was a difficult day for me. I was concerned about discouragement within the team, fears that may creep in or overall confusion within the team members. I prayed, fasted, meditated and waited on God.

Yesterday we had Pastor Otto de la Torre as our guest in our meeting. Pastor de la Torre has been on twelve different missions to Cuba and he came to share with us his experiences and to bring us tracts. He explained to us that without the Cuba Religious Visa we cannot evangelize. This was an obvious set back, or so we thought. As we discussed this road block, we realize that the enemy is up to his old tricks again. We rallied and explored our options, which are several.

I, however, want to ensure that this is God's will and not my own desire. So this morning I prayed, journaled and read the Living Word of God, seeking guidance and direction. This is what God Almighty gave me..."Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave. As you enter the home, give it your greeting. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town." I shared what God had given me with my best friend Anna and this was her reply...

This was mine last night.

Mark 6: 7-13

7-8Jesus called the Twelve to him, and sent them out in pairs. He gave them authority and power to deal with the evil opposition. He sent them off with these instructions:
8-9"Don't think you need a lot of extra equipment for this. You are the equipment. No special appeals for funds. Keep it simple.
10"And no luxury inns. Get a modest place and be content there until you leave.
11"If you're not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way."
12-13Then they were on the road. They preached with joyful urgency that life can be radically different; right and left they sent the demons packing; they brought wellness to the sick, anointing their bodies, healing their spirits.

I believe we have received our confirmation. So God willing we will be in Cuba on Sunday, August the 17th.

Please pray for divine intervention, protection and provision, as we get ready to go.