You know how when you've been away from something for a while and then you see it again you notice things about it more clearly? Well, that happened to me when we got back to Belize. Certain things really stood out that I had previously gotten used to. Unfortunately, Belize is a spiritually dark place. It's almost like a curse is resting on the whole country. In one way that is exactly the case and it's due to sin. "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him" (John 3:36). In large measure, Belize has rejected Jesus and refuses to repent and live in obedience to Him. Sin runs rampant and unchecked from top to bottom (political leaders, police, even down to children as well).
It all slapped me in the face on Saturday as we were driving home to Punta Gorda. Seeing the people on the side of the road living for the world; seeing the apathy; seeing how the landscape continues to be undeveloped and unimproved due to the corruption of the government and indifference of most people; it was all very saddening to be honest. I prayed as I drove, "Lord, please shine Your light brightly in this nation. Raise up godly leaders."
However, that drive also made me thankful for the group of students I have who are committing themselves to the study of God's word. I guess in one way God is answering my prayer on a small level. Jesus poured Himself into 12 men who then changed the world. Lord please change Belize through the pastors and church leaders You've given me. Lead them by Your Spirit. Shine Your light.
Please pray right now for the light of the gospel to shine brightly in this nation.
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