King David exclaims in Psalm 139:17-18: "How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; when I awake, I am still with You." God is always working, thinking, and planning. Jeremiah would tell us also that those same thoughts are good and not evil, thoughts to give us a hope and future. There is also no harm intended from His thoughts. He truly does orchestrate events and circumstances in our lives. I saw once again God answer prayer early in the month of February. It started with an unexpected e-mail at the end of January...
I had been praying for some time about the possibility of moving to mainland Spain and serving the Lord by helping with the ministry of Ivan and Eunice. Well, Pastor Randy e-mailed Ivan, Eunice, and myself informing us that he and Pastor Justin were coming to Spain. The Roybal family would also be coming. I hadn't seen all of them for 7 months. The weekend was packed with fun, food, flamenco, and fellowship. The trip went so well. We also had a prayer/discussion meeting about the future of the chu
rch Ivan was now pastoring. Pastor Randy, Pastor Justin, Tio Pepe, Paul Roybal, Ivan and myself were a part of this meeting. I couldn't have asked God for a better exchange of thoughts, opinions, ideas, and encouragement. I was also able to attend my first church service in El Rincon. Pastor Randy taught while Ivan translated. This reunion was definitely God-ordained!! I will keep you all posted concerning the development of my move to El Rincon de la Victoria, or staying here in Mallorca for another year. I know the right thing at the wrong time, becomes the wrong thing.We also had another funeral this past month as one of our brothers Fred, passed on to be with the Lord. Every Sunday morning Fred was a pleasure to talk to. Fred heard my first teaching here at Santa Ponsa Community Church, and since then has encouraged me. He was a very kind man with sincere words. I am looking forward to my reunion with Fred in Heaven.
In closing, the highlight in the month of February was reuniting with some of my old church family. I came back to Mallorca with a fresh sense of what I am called to do as a missionary here in Spain. The support and backing of my home church and its leadership, does mean a lot to me. Thanks for your continued prayers and support Calvary Chapel of Upland! I also thank my other brothers and sisters in Christ for your love as well!!!
By His Grace,
Eric
