Hallelujah, we serve a God of greater things.
Hallelujah, we serve a God that takes us from mountaintop to mountaintop.
From glory, to glory.
In [John 1:43-50] Jesus calls Phillip to be His disciple and follow Him. Jesus tells Phillip truths that He could not possibly have known, and they were amazed. In awe of the Son of God and what He had done. Jesus responded, “Surely, you will see greater things than these.”, with a chuckle, I can only assume. Because, Jesus stood fully aware of what the Lord was about to walk them into. Jesus stood expectant of Lazerath’s resurrection, feeding the 5,000, Peter walking on water, demons cast out, people set free, water to wine, and His very own resurrection. He anticipated all that they would see and experience with their own eyes, and they had no idea.
We have no idea of the things the Lord will walk us into- or do in and through us. And, because we have no idea, who are we to become satisfied with what He’s already done and stop being expectant of what He can and will do. To us- to me- He might say, “You of a little faith. Surely, I will do greater things than these.” May we never settle into contentment of what He’s already done, no longer anticipating what He will do. May we never cut Him off short, claiming that “He’s already done so much.” Hallelujah, because He has. Hallelujah, because He will do infinitely more. Hallelujah, because there will be greater things than these. We serve a God that exists and works outside of time. The ending of one season is not at all and indication of a ceasing of His works and power. No, friends, He is on the move. Here, and now. He is just beginning. Rejoice for greater things are near. In front of us, not behind.
About a week ago, I found myself in Thailand- dwelling in the last day, the final moments of the Race. I sat on the ground with two of my sweet friends, staring up at a starry sky- recounting numerous beautiful, mighty, awe- struck moments where our God moved, and heaven swept low. In that moment, our sweet Jesus consistently and continually spoke over my heart, “From glory to glory, daughter, glory to glory.” And, friends, my eyes glazed over and I sat in awe of a God of glory to glory. The glory that the Lord has just walked me through was unbelievably glorious- filled with awe, wonder, great challenges, and great joy. I stood atop that mountaintop in utter awe, looking out upon all that He had done. I found myself unable to imagine any foreseeable mountaintop being as beautiful, as glory- filled, or wondrous as this one. Because, friends, I have no idea.
I stand, now, fully trusting that our God is faithful and good. I, stand, fully confident that I am already in a glory sweeter than the last. Our God is ever-moving and I just want to go where He’s going.
My sweet Jesus is doing a new thing, and He’s asking that I follow Him there. He’s asking that I follow Him into a new season, a new glory.
And so, to get to the point, I’ll be moving to Gainsville, Georgia on May 19th and I will be attending CGA (Center for Global Action). It is a program through Adventures in Missions, which is the same organization that I went on the World Race with! CGA exists to mobilize a generation of passionate Jesus followers. It’s a program that fights to equip others to live missionally, and fervently build the Kingdom, wherever you find yourself. Stateside, or overseas. Here, and now. It teaches how to foster alllll the gifts we’ve been given- as we seek the Lord in how HE desires to use them, and where He wants to plant us, more permanently, in this next season of life.
Our sweet Jesus led me to CGA, slowly but surely, over the span of…. a lot of months. It’s a long story- a sweet one. I’ll share it with you, sometime. Our God is funny in the way He works- a way that grounds us to a point where we must believe that He is faithful and His ways are perfect. After a year, a season, of unimaginable depths with our Father. After a year of stretching, growth, and deep refinement. After a year of unimaginable joy, love, and glimpses of heaven. After all of that. My spirit churns and stirs and shouts with joy at the pull towards new things, into deeper depths. My heart stands fully expectant of all the beautiful, crazy, glorious ways that our God is going to move in this new season, and this new place.
My heart stands fully expectant.
And, so that brings me to this: fundraising. Once more, my sweet Jesus has brought me to a place of deep dependence and utter surrender. I, simply, can not go where He has asked me to go by my own will- a complete lack of control that used to terrify me. But, my God, He’s taught me to throw my hands in the air, rejoicing and laying down every ounce of my control- trusting in His abundant faithfulness and provision. I will, eventually, need $5,950 by the completion of the program, But, $2,000 by the start, the nineteenth. This will cover my cost of living in the months that I’m there- lodging, food, and the outreaches that we’ll be doing.
Fundraising is a reckless act of trust, in a lot of ways. But, the Lord has so faithfully fulfilled His promises to me, and demonstrated His unfailing provision, through each of you. Through your willingness to send. And, through your obedience. Through your hands open to freely give, kingdom has come, and will continue to come. My heart spills over with utter gratitude for the way that our sweet Jesus uses others’ to demonstrate His deep provision and love in my own life. I am inexpressibly grateful for your sacrifice and obedience. It’s been beautiful to invite you into my space, to share His stories, to share of growth and pain, and deep joy. Thank you for the joy, you people, have found in being in my space with me. Being a part of it. Sharing it. Choosing to stay, and to fight persistently for me in prayer.
I want to continue to invite you into my space, over and over again. I want to continue to be a voice shouting of the Lord’s goodness and faithfulness saying, “Look at ALL He has done!” I am going where my sweet Jesus is asking me to go, and I’m inviting you to come to. Whether that looks like financially supporting me, and uplifting me or committing to covering my steps, my walk, with buckets of prayer. (Or, you know, my home in Georgia is always open, if physically coming alongside of people is more of your style 😉 )
Thank you for being prayer warriors, cheerleaders, and celebrators throughout this journey. I hope you stick around for further battles, and celebrations.
If you would like to financially support me- you can donate, here, on my blog by clicking the “donate” button in the top- right- hand corner. If you’d prefer to donate by check or cash- message me, or get in touch with me!
With a heart full of gratitude and love,
Brielle
Some quick lil FAQs about CGA, if you’re interested:
When does CGA start?
I will be living in Gainesville and moving on May 19th.
How long will you be at CGA?
CGA is roughly a 4-month program. May 2017- September 2017.
What kind of classes will you be taking?
Over my four months in CGA I will be taking a multitude of different classes covering and teaching the tools to reach men and women around the world. I will be brought up as a leader and taught how to disciple others while being intentionally discipled myself.
