Dan Leslie - Team Texas - June 13, 2016 (Day 8)

Day 8 - Back Home with Haiti in Our Hearts & Memories in our Minds

Word(s) of the Day: Jesus is Everywhere!

There is obviously a stark contrast in my day today, in the United States, in comparison with yesterday, in Haiti. Today I am sitting in an (air-conditioned) classroom learning about the latest features of Windows 10 and how augmented reality could play a part in our digital classrooms. Just a few days ago I went to a brand new school in Haiti that included 2 things in each classroom - a chalkboard and desks. God is in both places and learning will happen in both places. Our trip home went very well in regards to travel, luggage and conversations about our work. Never doubt the power of a group of people in matching t-shirts! People pay attention and if they are bold, they will even ask questions. I felt Jesus' presence in Haiti in a way that I struggle to feel back home. I know that Jesus is everywhere but there were A LOT more signs when we were on the way home, even at In and Out Burger?!?!?. Below is a few pictures...

 

Don't forget you don't have to go somewhere to see Jesus, He is everywhere. Mark, one of the guest house long-term missionaries reminded us that during Jesus' ministry He served so many others but he also allowed himself to be served. He didn't worry about having food and shelter, he relied on others for that. We are called to serve others but we also need to allow ourselves to be served. We have to be filled so we can fill others. We have time, treasure and talents that we need to share them with others but we also need to let others help us in the areas we struggle. Its okay to know we need others but don't forget we need Jesus too. I am so appreciative of our trip to Haiti and I am so appreciative that Jesus finds me worthy of being His hands and feet. Merci Jezi!