Through the Eyes of God

YUGO missionaries Raul and Emily Castro have planted a growing church in the town of S.M.P in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. They are learning Mixteco to be able to communicate better with the people. They are now taking the exciting and bold step of taking some of their church youth out to other towns in the area. Here is some of what they have shared about their new ministries.

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light, those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them. Isaiah 9:2

For the past two days we have not had electricity. No refrigerator, no computer, no washing machine, no lights. Sometimes we take for granted having electricity. At night time it's really, but I mean really dark. But what a difference a flashlight or a candle can make. This made me reflect upon the people around us who are living in spiritual darkness, those who do not have the Light of the world in their lives.

The youth that are serving alongside of us have been doing an incredible job in S.C. and L.M. They have been supporting the schools, giving health classes, teaching how to read and write, etc. They are building relationships with the people with the hope that one day they will come to know Christ as their personal Savior. They are praying for these communities. As they walk, teach, sleep, and eat amongst the people they are proclaiming that the Kingdom of God be established. They are tearing down the strongholds of the enemy. They are bringing light to those who have been walking in darkness for so many years. As Jesus said in John 8:12, I am the Light of the world, he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.

In a recent prayer meeting, Hermana Mari praised God for the opportunity that the youth have to work in these communities. She shared that these places have been closed to Christianity until now. Sometimes I do not realize the magnitude of the things that we are doing. But we are opening doors for God’s light to move into these places. The people will see through our lives, our service, our love, the God that we serve. Please continue praying with us for S.C. and L.M.

Please pray for what God is doing in Oaxaca - for the communities of L.M. and S.C. and for the youth serving alongside of us (Etny, Juan, Bernardo, Isaias, Marvin, and Cesar).

We encourage you to shine brightly wherever God has placed you. May all the glory be given unto HIM.