Well, before I start posting blogs, I should let you all know that Jeremy is not much of a writer, so most of these blogs will be written by me. That being said, here we go!
So I wasn't really sure what I was going to write as my first blog, but the Lord has been speaking to me in huge ways and so that's what I want to share with you.
Recently we had one of our church staff memebers speak on Mark 6:7-13. This is the passage where Jesus is sending out His disciples. Something that was really emphasized was that there is urgency with the message that they were taking to people. The disciples were being sent out with nothing but their staffs. Jesus wanted them to leave immediately and preach the Gospel. And that's exactly what they did.
I have been struggling a lot this week with trusting the Lord with all of the finances and things needed for this trip. It's been to the point that I almost felt like I didn't want to go because it was all so overwhelming. But this passage just kept coming back to me. The disciples were living a life of reckless abandon. They didn't know how the Lord was going to supply their needs as they went out, but they took a step of faith and abandoned everything for the sake of the Gospel. They were being obedient, and out of obedience comes blessing (Deut. 28:1-2).
I quit my job at the salon I was working at back in June. There were many reasons, but really it was just time. This was well before we knew we'd be going on the World Race. This week I've been questioning that decision as our income has decreased drastically because of it. But I feel like the Lord is asking me if I'm ready to lead that life of reckeless abandon. He's been asking me if I have faith enough and trust Him enough to provide for every need so that He can use me to impact lives for eternity. And I feel like I am ready. I want this life….this crazy, insane, doesn't-really-make-sense-to-the-human-mind life.
So I guess my question to all of you (and continually to myself) is: are you ready to live a life of reckless abandon? Are you ready and willing to trust the Lord for everything all of the time? Are you ready for the crazy adventure the Lord has all planned out for you? Do you truly know that His plans are better than any you can come up with for yourself (Jeremiah 29:11-13)?
Well, I'm ready so bring it on.
