“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ.”1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
We just finished up an exhausting, yet tremendously fruitful month of ministry in Central America. We kicked it off in Mexico and then headed down to El Salvador. From there we ministered for two weeks in Guatemala and have just finished the final leg of the tour with our biggest outreach concerts yet in Belize. We have been on the road for a month straight!
This trip came with a lot of challenges, more than usual: From constant delays, to some getting sick again, to 3 cars breaking down that we used for transportation in Guatemala, to finding out the Christafari ministry vehicle in California was stolen from the driveway, plus our keyboard player falling off a jeep and spending a night in the hospital. Yes, all of that in this entire month!
But God reminds us in His word to consider it "pure joy" when we go through trials as James 1:2 says.
It’s even harder to give thanks to God for everything that comes our way - especially when many of those things are unexpected, unwelcome, and worst of all, completely out of our control!
We have so much to give thanks for; from the breath in our lungs, to our health, to our family, for the Word of God, the Holy Spirit dwelling inside us, and the Gospel that transforms lives and saves souls. And that’s why we’re doing this. That’s why we endure tremendous hardships for the sake of the Good News. Because at the end of it all, it’s so worth it.
In El Salvador we had the opportunity to minister to the women in a prison. Matthew 25:36 " I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
What a night of worshipping together and seeking God,Orange Walk, Belize
This tour was partially worship in Spanish and English, Mexico City, Mexico
Leading in Gospel reggae worship in El Salvador
Thankful to God to have been part of Reggae Fest in El Salvador and to share my zeal for Jesus Christ with others. I always ask the Lord let my praise and faith be contagious so others will come to You Lord.
Psalm 117:1
“Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples
Last show we played in Belize and we were blessed by this audio sound production team from Guatemala who came with us everywhere in Guatemala and Belize. Immensely grateful for the many partners in ministry.
I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
With Love,
Nikita Edwards