Dear Friends of Mexico Ministries:
Greetings in the grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. When I am in Mexico I am often met with so many positive remarks about my life and ministry that I am humbled. One of my favorite was when someone said, “Thank you for bringing God to us.” I understand I didn’t really bring God to anyone, he was already there, but I have had the privilege of helping open people’s eyes to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Others have said, “Blessed is the day we met, because of you we are saved.” Of course, I can’t claim to save anyone, any more than Paul did when he wrote, “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” (1 Corinthians 9.22) It is God and God alone who saves, but he does use us as his servants to accomplish that salvation in the lives of others. Which brings me to my point: enough about me. This is all about our Lord! So, this newsletter is for him.
Dear Jesus:
Lord, when the magi came and worshiped you they gave you the treasures of frankincense, gold, and myrrh. I do not have those riches, but I give you what I have. I give you my years, my energy, my abilities, and I give you the praise that others give me. I am only a conduit through which you bless your people, and I also want to be a conduit returning their praise to you.
You taught your disciples that, when they had done all you commanded them to do, not to seek praise, but to say, “We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.” Lord, I am your unworthy servant and I pass on to you every bit of praise and honor I have received. I join with the choir of heaven singing, ““Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” With deep gratitude I remain,
Your servant,
Larry