Giants you're battling

Greetings in Christ,
I was reminded yesterday through the song "Voice of Truth" about David & Goliath and how the song compared Goliath to the problems we are battling in our own lives. Perhaps we are struggling with a sin and it keeps tearing away at us. As Goliath mocked David perhaps this foot hold of sin has been eating away at serving God. If you are struggling in this way please turn to God knowing you need Him. David did not fight against Goliath on his own. He went against Goliath in the strength of the LORD. When David approached Saul to go before Goliath "And David said, 'The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.'" 1 Samuel 17:37. Remember this amidst what ever is striking you down. The LORD can deliver turn to Him.
I've been encouraged by an older couple in our church. Brother Ricardo and his wife Asucena they have built me up many time while being here, Brother Ricardo loves to joke and encourage. I often get to eat lunch with them, and he serves often in Wednesday evenings by leading out the service. His wife Asucena is a great encouragement in her preparation of meals for me from time to time and their great care for myself and others.
There are also the brothers Carlitos and Dante that have been an encouragement. Carlitos in his faithfulness in coming early on Sunday mornings to setup, and in his joyful spirit, he is also helping out on Saturday evenings with the youth in leading games. Dante in often helping with music, on Sunday mornings and on Saturdays in music and helping in games.
A sister that has been an encouragement is seeing sister Vikki take the step of faith to serve God here in teaching Delwin & Techy Fowler's children. While they are in the states she has been a great encouragement and a sounding board in another country where those that can speak english are few and far between.
I'm also encouraged by Martin who Sunday after Sunday, Wednesday after Wednesday, and Saturday after Saturday has been faithfully translating this is no small task. He has been very faithful in translating. Looking over material before and translating the day of the sermon, study, or devotion for myself and others at times.
There are others that are an encouragement whether it is young Ugito who is quick to answer questions on Wednesday evening Bible study. Or young Chandra a little girl up the street who likes to say hi.
There are more people that I could share about perhaps another time you may hear more about the people. Please pray for Community Bible Church.
As you look a those goliaths around you please remember the precious people that God has put in your life.
December is fast approaching with the return of Delwin & Techy and the return of myself to the states. In a sense the time for a decision is coming up very fast, I'm often reminded of this decision as people even here are asking what will you do Jonathan. I want God's will to be done, I know I'm not worthy to serve in His ministry day by day but if He would use me I hope for the strength to serve Him.
Su hermanito en Cristo,
Jonathan

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I hope you have a wonderful day in the LORD.
Su hermanito en Cristo,
Jonathan Koehn