One of the most unique things about backpacking overseas is the incredible opportunities in meeting and hanging out with fellow backpackers.  If you never thought that you can have a ministry while backpacking, think again.

In this one particular place, I met a Jewish backpacker from Israel, and ended up staying with him for a few days. He ended up being a  pretty cool guy. We began talking and he wanted to know how I knew so much about Israel, and I told him that I was a Christian. The next morning, as I was reading my Bible and praying, he walked in and saw me. Later that night we were sitting outside talking, and he told me it was really cool to see that I did not leave my religion behind. What a huge opportunity this was to share with him about my faith and why I believe what I believe; that it’s more than a religion, but a lifestyle of faith and obedience in Christ. Our salvation is not defined only by the things we do, but by grace through Him and faith in Him. He was very intrigued.

I learned something really valuable that night…actions really do speak loud into the hearts of people. I didn’t have to go preach words to this guy. He saw something and it was big enough for him to engage in a conversation about it with me. It’s so simple. This is what it should look like everyday…Living Life. Loving God. Loving People. Allowing God to pour His love into their hearts by the time you’re investing in them.