As I sit here in the terminal in Phoenix, AZ, I can’t help but think of the amazing time I’ve spent with family and friends over the past week. I love how everyone has made me feel so welcome and loved. However, there has been a never ending question that everyone seems to be asking: “What if?
What if you get sick?
What if you break a bone?
What if you don’t like it?
What if it’s not what you expected?
What if some of your family members get sick when you’re gone?
What if there’s a death in the family?
I’ve been praying about all these questions, and realized that God has it all in his hands. I know this sounds so cliche, but it’s so true. God has called us to go unto to the nations and share the Good News of Salvation. I know that there are risks involved but let us strive to focus only on the reward of seeing people come to know and love the Christ Jesus that we so ardently adore. God is doing great things through all of us…
I am by no means saying that I do not value all my loved ones concerns, however I look to the greatest example of a missionary in the Bible. In Paul’s letter to the Philippians he writes “I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:10-13) I pray that God would pour out his love and mercy on all of us, and truly teach us to be content in all that He is doing in our lives.
I was speaking with my Grandfather the other day and he said “We are only limited because we haven’t made the effort to try”. This hit me to the core. I realize that I need to humbly implore The Spirit to flow into my life over this next year and change my view of the present… God is doing immeasurably more than I could ever dream of. I pray that I can just be a small piece in the puzzle of his Grace and Love…
The Grace and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
