Angkor Wat & Our Culture

We met this morning for prayer and final words of encouragement for our Cambodian Ministry Partners who partner with the Kanes and the Goods to plant churches in this country. It was moving to hear one of these godly men pray for our safety and health before we departed.

We then "enjoyed" another eventful drive through the countryside as we headed for Siem Reap. I have new passion to pray for our missionaries safety in light of the dangers they face on the roads.

After lunch, we spent the afternoon touring the ruins of a Cambodian landmark, Angkor Wat. Known for its massive handcarved temples, Angkor Wat stretches over 100 square miles and is a huge tourist attraction.

One of the intricate & massive carvings (maybe 100 yards long) depicts an ancient battle between two groups. A plaque describes how modern culture really doesn't know why the battle was significant. Lesson: How many times do we fight over things that really aren't that important in light of eternity?? Hmmm...

Throughout human history, mankind has built monuments to the gods that stretched toward the heavens. Angkor Wat is no exception. Dozens of temple steps had to be climbed by these ancient people in order to pray. Lesson: We have the opportunity to enter God's presence at any time without rituals all because of the finished work of Christ (Heb. 9:24) Hmmm...

Tonight we hosted a delightful dinner with Pastor Chom, his family, and the leaders of the White Dove Ministry, which rescues women from the sex slave trade. What powerful reminders of the power of the Gospel to transform lives!

Please keep praying! Your prayer support makes a big difference for all of us!

Pastor Bob