These past couple of weeks has been interesting contrasts in relationships for us. We just said good-bye on Thursday to some new friends, Chris and Scarlet, from Tallahassee, FL. They were here from one of our team churches to see what we are doing and explore the possibility of sending a couple of short term mission teams. Their week included working alongside us in our weekly routines, visiting our house church last Sunday, and, of course, a day in Paris to see some of the sights, but mostly to experience some of the culture and learn a bit of the spiritual landscape. (How can we do that without also experiencing another part of the culture: crepes and croissants and coffee?!)
We had a delightful visit and were helped and encouraged by their presence for a week. On the other hand, we’re going through a painful potential loss of relationship with someone in our church fellowship. We discovered recently (again!) that communication in any language is a real challenge. We’re walking through a conflictual situation that appears to be heading towards someone leaving our fellowship over unresolved issues. We’re sad, though peaceful, since we’ve tried to follow through with reconciliation even though it hasn’t come to fruition.
So, you can see that living in another culture doesn’t change the dynamics of relationships.
As we discussed in our Bible study this morning in church, relationships are the true test of our faith, allowing us to put into practice what we believe. Pray for us that the Lord Jesus would continue to transform us more and more so that we reflect his image.
Be blessed, Andrew
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