CAMBODIA | Siem Reap
I wanted to close the book on Cambodia for all of you reading this blog. As I had stated before, I was teaching for the month 3 different classes, two English and one typing, with Janell and Tara. I did have fun teaching, probably enjoyed it more than I thought, and even makes me wonder if I should teach when this is all done with. Our accommodations were amazing, with my own room and bathroom, and even a balcony and roof for our team. The city of Siem Reap was awesome with all the tourist attractions and coffee shops. It was all very comfortable…
I found that the atmosphere was not challenging, the ministry was even easy. Every thing kept me within my comfort bubble. And within that, I got lazy. I don’t have to rely on God when I am comfortable. All my needs, in the earthly realm, are met.
Looking back I am reminded of the all too familiar story of the rich young man (Matthew 19:23-24), where Jesus says that “only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven.” I don’t want to justify my laziness but I do want to challenge myself and my readers. God has called us to radical obedience and devotion. I feel that most of us view this in the light of giving up all our possessions, which I am not disagreeing with. But I do feel that He also calls us to a radical lifestyle where we are. Will I radically devote myself to him, when it is easier to go get coffee in air con? Will I rely on Him for all my needs when it is so easy to think that my needs are already being met?
We were told before coming on the World Race that it is not a formula for success. We don’t just get to decide to go on this eleven month journey and expect change. We have to work for it. We have to decide every day that we are going to devote this day to the Lord.
A few years ago, I heard some pastor say that he asked a man what God was doing in his life and the man told the pastor about his last big God moment a few months back. When telling the story, the pastor paused and asked the church if we were going to be a people that dwelled on the revelations of the past or if everyday we could state the amazing things that were going on in that moment and in that day.
