I’ve come to realize during the last couple months of preparation to leave for the World Race that no matter what I do, I will never be ready to go.
Being ready is different than being sure.
I’ve received full confirmation that this is what I am suppose to do, I’ve had 8 months to prepare. I’ve spent most of my summer buying gear and researching world race blogs to make sure I am packing everything I need, I’ve bought all the stuff, answered all the repeated questions, I’ve raised the money, and put in all the time and effort to feel ready. I’ve found peace with God in areas of my life that needed it, and have plans to see all my loved ones before leaving to get one last goodbye. But even going through all of this, I don’t think I will ever actually be ready to leave.
But ready or not, in 11 days I am stepping on a one-way flight in full trust and obedience to hear, see, and be the voice of the Lord in 11 different countries for 11 months. Ready or not, I will go, I will be bold, and I will depend on the Lord’s strength and not my own.
I don’t think we are ever ready to be obedient to the Lord when he is asking us to do something that is out of our comfort zone. But, when has anything ever went wrong when you stepped out in obedience? The truth is, it doesn’t. Only good can come from obedience because He keeps promises.
When we are tired, He says; He will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14
When we are weak, He says; I give strength to the weary and increase power to the weak. Isaiah 40:29
When we are scared, He says; Do not fear, for I am with you. Isaiah 41:10
When we can’t find the words to say, He says; If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5
When we feel shame, He says; If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 1:20
Ready or not,
Here I am, send me.
