"Thank you for going to the people I love"

  This phrase has been expressed tearfully many times to us by different Hungarians we have met who are believers. They have been trying to have their people see "the light of Jesus" and now have hope that others may have an effect. It reminds me of the verse when Paul was speaking to the Corinthians, "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase." 1 Cor.3:6.  
   This happens not only overseas, but anyplace people are. We are to speak into others' lives. You and I. Parents use the method to bring across a point to their children by having the children hear it from another person whom they respect. Leaders, officials, friends, all use different ways for some people to hear. God allows this to work in ways we cannot fathom, but it works. 
  Other Hungarians we know (who are not believers) have said, "Why go there? Just stay. There is nothing over there Americans would want to have anything to do with." God has prompted us to speak of why we are drawn to the people of Hungary. They still scoff, but we know we are compelled to go. You see, they are in the spiritual dark just like their countrymen.
   When we were in Hungary and were going to be seeing some famous places, we were warned, "Do NOT smile! The people will think you are either crazy or drunk." Then we were told it was best to not make eye contact whatsoever. We noticed as we walked down the street in Budapest the somberness of people. No Joy, no Hope, no Peace or anything of value to look forward to.  
   Then we arrived at the Barka for Sunday service - people were Smiling! They were Joyful! There was Hope in their eyes and hearts! Jesus Christ makes all the difference in people.