1 Kings 19:19-21 NIV
So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. Elisha then left his oxen and ran after Elijah. “Let me kiss my father and mother goodbye,” he said, “and then I will come with you.” “Go back,” Elijah replied. “What have I done to you?” So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his servant.
The time has come. Mere hours before hopping on a plane to begin this race. No more training sessions. No more calls to make. No more bills to put on hold. This is it, no turning back. The call has been heard and answered. But it's not that easy. I'm scared. This is the furthest out of my comfort zone I've ever been, and I'm only going to get further from that comfort zone as the year progresses. But something is changing. God is already continuing His work in me of healing and raising up strength and courage to do the things that I'm scared to do.
Here I am, Lord. I've showed up. I'm here. I have no idea what comes next or what to expect… But it's time to start living out a new life of absolute trust in God, no matter the task, ministry, location or circumstance.
I've said yes. So I go.
