The night looked like it might not even happen. It was pouring rain 30 minutes before and yet miraculously, when we got to the field it seemed to be quickly drying out. Soccer was awesome, many new students were introduced to the Cru phenomenon of Spikeball and we got to see many of our friends and acquaintances come out to see us. My time was split between soccer and conversing with students and despite a sore body I cherished every moment after a very tough weekend.
As I alluded to before the night also included a Gospel presentation and a personal testimony. Gabriel, an energetic brother in Christ who is a leader in Cru Caribbean, shared his story in Spanish to his peers. Then our director Joe laid out the mission of Cru and the Gospel, utilizing the parable of the Prodigal Son with an infusion of Puerto Rican reality. The fact is such a wayward son could exist on this island (just like he could exist anywhere in the world). However, no matter how honorable, generous or loving all the fathers in the world are, they can never compare to our Lord. That's the bottom line, because he is an extravagant and jealous God who wishes to bring His children back to himself when they stumble and stray away. Jesus died for our sins on the cross and rose again so that all peoples could be joint heirs with Him. So that every nation, tribe and tongue could be brought back to Him as a member of His family.
Joe explained all these things genuinely with love and truth. My heart is thankful to say that we have a new sister in Christ today who accepted Jesus into her heart last night. I am also grateful that more than 30 other students were able to hear the Gospel last night.
I am grateful for how much the Lord has blessed us on this trip and I will continue to give him praise for his provision. It is forever true that out of the darkness beauty will rise and He floods the world with His light continually.
As always all the glory be His.
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