We walked ahead of Filberto and Judy while the pastor's wife, Elizabeth, told me Filberto's story. He has taught English for ten years. He has refused the message of Christ's death and resurrection though his cousin who was imprisoned for theft and worse crimes had become a Believer in prison and was released. The cousin attends Elizabeth's church and his life has been completely changed. With my head only slightly throbbing I visit with each one momentarily in my pathetic Spanish and share a few pictures from home of our family.
Many barriers seem to come down.
The bump on the head probably helped, but the prayers of many and the presence of God's Spirit have gone before us. Then we are introduced and I tell why we came and how Jesus changed my life as a small boy. When I was a small boy. And I wait for the translator as he gives my first words. The pastor's wife looks on and I hope is praying.