Maria*, a dancer from Costa Rica, and four others went to Israel to show God’s love using their talents and what they had learned at an Operation Mobilisation (OM) academy earlier in the year.
One morning, Maria and the other dancers were collecting trash along a river. She said: ‘In Israel, the best way to show that you love God is through your actions.
Collecting trash
A young military man with weapons came up and asked us why we were collecting trash. He was surprised that we were there to love and serve the people of Israel. He said that I must be an angel because no one does that.’
The young man was curious about Maria’s purpose in Israel. ‘One can’t say directly that they are a missionary in Israel. I was nervous speaking with him, but I told him that we were here because we believe in God, Jesus and his love, and want to be a blessing to them all in this park.
More about Jesus
He was surprised and a little apprehensive, but quietly asked me to share more about Jesus. I shared my testimony and put him in contact with the local OM leaders and they are doing follow-up with him.’
