Rusty has discipled many soldiers over the years, at Fort Benning and Fort Bliss, among other places. These men have gone on to live godly and meaningful lives, making significant contributions to the kingdom through their work and families.
I had the honor of hearing many stories about Navigators around the world who are living and working among the lost with bold faith. These men and women, in the face of seemingly insurmountable barriers, have pressed onward in faith to advance the Gospel.
We know that these expanding pathways for the Gospel are a result of extensive prayer. Mauricio and I have not relied on “ministry methods.” During Mauricio’s first four months in the city, we just prayed together. As Mauricio recently said, “Today we are experiencing a harvest because of the prayer.”
A Navigator leader serving in West Africa has established a ministry that equips and encourages rural-born college students to return with the Gospel to their home villages after they graduate. They are already trusted and respected within their relational networks, giving the Gospel natural access people.
Our call to reach the nations is daunting. It is far beyond our human capacity. So, as we think about reaching the nations, it requires us to expand our view of God. The call to the nations compels us to put our trust in God’s power and promises, to believe that He will do what we cannot do on our own. Without faith, it is impossible to please Him.
