Friends in Ministry - The Smiths

"Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us." 

Romans 12:4-6a)

This is the verse that comes to mind when I think of Jerry & Deborah Smith. I love to see how the Lord works differently is each person's life. It is like seeing His fingerprints in the lives of His children.

I am reminded of this when I see Jerry and Deborah Smith minister. Their passion for the Lord is amazing, and they have such a burning desire to share that with everyone the Lord places in their lives. As much as I love to talk about what the Lord is doing in my life and share Him with others in conversation, I know that I do not have the gift of evangelism. So seeing that in someone else is inspiring and encouraging.  The Smiths truly have the gift of evangelism and use that gift at every opportunity.

Jerry and Deborah serve with Days of Elisha Ministries.  http://daysofelisha.com/  They live just outside Nairobi with their 13 year old daughter, Arden, who is actively involved in their mission. The vision for Days of Elisha Ministries is simply to see lost souls saved.  They regularly hold crusades and open air evangelism meetings where they boldly speak the Word of God and proclaim Him as the Way, the Truth and the Life. This family is doing exactly what God has called them to do, "no questions asked," "whatever it takes." As Jerry and Deborah preach the Gospel, Arden and her Kenyan friend, Cynthia, lead the children's program. Since God placed them in Kenya they have fervently pursued their calling and seen countless people come to a saving knowledge of Christ, hundreds praying to receive Him as Lord and Savior.  

Thank you, Jerry and Deborah, for your faithful obedience to what the Lord has called you to do. The example of instant obedience is an encouragement in the faith.