ANGKOR WAT
"By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work." -- Genesis 2:2
The past two days we have been in Seim Reap, resting, touring, and relaxing. I feel like we have been going and doing constantly since we have got here, and I have really got a chance to fully just sit back and rest. Even on Sunday we were working with children in the dump site. Doing God's work is exhausting. Don't get me wrong, it is a good exhausting, but even Jesus had a Sabbath. God has definitely given us rest, and relaxation and I am thankful for it because tomorrow we go to work in Asian Hope for the next 20 days!
Seim Reap is a city in Cambodia where Angkor Wat is located. Angkor Wat is a huge temple and one of the seven wonders of the world! Not only did we get to see the temple of Angkor Wat, but we got to see two other temples as well! Seeing these things made me wonder how long it actually took people to build this! The carvings into the stone as well were intricate and amazing. All of it just filled me with awe! After we went to see the temples we went back to the hotel and went and just relaxed in the pool. It felt so good to just lay in a pool and relax, especially after touring 3 temples, for an hour each, in one-hundred degree weather. After the pool I got showered up and had an hour and a half to go do some quiet time.
Back to Timothy! I read through 2 Timothy and Titus. Paul's words to both of these men are so encouraging! Passage upon passage, God was just continually speaking through me! I wish I could point out every scripture I read, but I am going to encourage you to go read them. Two that really stuck out to me were these:
"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." -- 2 Timothy 1:7
"This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory." -- 2 Timothy 2:8-10
Even delving into my Bible was rest. After I read through these Seth Reich (Susanna's brother, and another team member from the South LA team) came out of his room and sat down with me. We just sat and talked. We had a great talk about the Bible, understanding the Bible, and the different view points that come with it. We talked for an hour. It was so encouraging and great to get to know another brother in Christ! We ate dinner that night, and then Seth, Laura, Susanna, and I hung out and just chatted. Really getting to know Seth and Susanna has been a great joy! This morning we went to visit a school, but it was licensed by the government. The government here is really passive aggressive in dealing with other religions. They say they allow other religions, but no churches can be built within 2 kilometers of a Buddhist temple, and more and more temples are going up every day! These pastors are not supported by their church either. The money they make supports their congregation. So if a member has no money for rice, the pastor takes that money and buys them rice. That is so hard to hear, and see, and to know. We then went to a farm. There were kids that went to school out their, and from the moment we got there, they flocked to us! We got to sing songs with them, and then play a game with them. They joy on their faces, and constant smiles always radiate God! They love Him with a passion!
We flew back to Phnom Penh and went to get a massage. Yes, I Chase Fallin, got a massage. It was so awesome and relaxing. Let me just tell you, it was full body, and hour long, and only 8 dollars. More rest! We then went and had our last meal with the South LA team and then told them goodbye around 9:30 tonight. To Susanna, Seth, Diane, and Jack:
You are going to be sorely missed. Working with you this past week and watching God move within each and every one of you has been so wonderful to see. You have all taught me so much! May God bless each and every one of you! I pray that you have a safe trip home, and as you return home that you continue to use what God has shown you here. I pray that the Lord would continue to move in mighty ways through every one of you. I am so blessed to have known you all, and I thank God for putting us together to do His work! May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. Continue to be in prayer for us as we are here for these next 20 days! I hope that we will see each other again soon! Also Susanna Darryl is reading the Bible, and praying for Carl to be safe.
Tonight I also got to skype with Cassie and Tamara. To my daughters in Christ: I love both of you! Continue to seek out what God wants for your life. Take time daily to spend with Him! I know you are busy, but the most important time of the day we have is the time we spend with Him! Seek out that time, spend it with Him, and ask for discernment in Your life. Remember, Your ultimate self worth is in Him. Not in friends, relationships, family, or anyone of this earth, but in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior! Continue to delve in His word, and encourage others daily. Those two things go a long way, and I have definitely been taught that here. May God bless you both and continue to give strength daily! I love both of you dearly, and may God continue to show you His path. You are both wonderful daughters of Christ!
--Discerning the Call
Chase Fallin
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