Tres Amigos, part 2

On my last post I talked about three of my friends here in Europe that really teach me a lot by just hanging around them. I hope you can learn from them as well as I tell a little more about the way they live their life.

They are spiritual conversationalists – They get into spiritual conversations early on. They seldom wait for several months to get into these conversations. They have an urgency about them that is important. They have learned from past experiences that they need to get into these conversations earlier rather than later. The bible is a natural framework for their conversations. They know how to tell story. They know how to give a timely bible reference. They know how to apply scripture. They do not do is in an unnatural way. They have a keen sense of timing that I believes comes from being led by the Holy Spirit. What really amazes me is that these guys can do this in several languages.

They are not always the hero of their story – These guys are not afraid of talking about their failures and mistakes. They are transparent. They are people on a real spiritual journey not afraid to tell about what the Lord is teaching them in their lives. They exude a sense of humility about them that is contagious.

They believe in the importance of prayer – Prayer is not just several times a day in a quiet place. Prayer is an on-going conversation for them. As you are talking rather deeply and sharing life with one another it is quiet common that they will pray for you as you talk. Rarely do these guys leave you without either saying “ how can I pray for you” or they simply pray for you before you depart. They also have a sense of touch. If the timing is appropriate they will put their hand on my shoulder and say their prayer over me. I think we often downplay the importance of touch in our ministry. Have you ever studied how our Lord Jesus used “touch” in his ministry?

More soon.