Spain Day Five

Tonight was the last night of conference for the missionary men. It was our last night to lead worship and from here on out we will get to take in some of the sights of Malaga. I am very much looking forward to the sight seeing time. Historical sights always put things in perspective for me--the help me to see how little time we are here on this earth.

Tonight while Chuck, Markie and I were waiting for dinner and for the conference to wrap up, something incredible happened to us. Most of the story will be best told in person--and you know that I WILL share it in a sermon. But what happened in those few minutes became the reason why I was in Spain. As we sat there speaking with one of the missionaries two men appeared out of nowhere and began to ask us why we were there. The missionary and the men spoke a few words between them about the difference between Presbyterians and other denominations. It turned out that these men were from Norway and Iceland and were on visiting Malaga.

Chuck and I began to get involved in the conversation and all of the sudden it turned from a discussion about denominations to answering the question, "What must we do to be saved?" The incredible thing was that these men did not seem to believe that faith in Christ is what saved but rather our obedience to the law and our good works. I began to share with them from the Scriptures about faith in Christ alone and union with Christ. I named chapters and verses. As time went on, one of the men seemed to become more frustrated while the other was visibly moved by what I shared. He said that he had never heard such teachings before and that he was amazed! I was able to experience what the disciples experienced as they taught the Scriptures and they too were amazed 2000 years ago.

There is much more to share about this story and I promise that I will in time. But the Lord showed me that I belonged in Spain at that moment. I established a relationship with the man and will continued to share the Gospel with him--at his request. All good things come from the Lord