Jesus, Others, You
Three days are left before I leave for my World Race. As I sit here trying to reflect on the last few months, and what kept coming to my mind was a Wednesday night sermon from December 5th. That night I felt like it was God speaking directly to me, and knew it was something that I needed to hear.
The sermon was titled “Test of Leadership,” and the scripture for that talk was Acts 15-16. Through it, I felt a conviction from God that was to check my intentions and to remind myself what this next year truly was going to mean. It is not a trip to build a resume of achievements, nor is it a year to measure and judge myself against others. Rather, I am thankful, for I believe God intends to use this as a reminder, as opposed to teaching me a harsh lesson on the trip.
He also spoke into me what this trip is going to be. He is going to break my stubbornness and self-reliance. He is going to make me lean on others when I am eager to do things on my own. He will teach me to be patient in the face of faults and differences of others. He plans to draw out a new future and new me, to fulfill the future he is revealing. I will become more of a man, and learn to lead as one he intended me to be. I will no longer be held captive to my own thoughts, feelings, and intentions; but instead, will submit myself to the open pastures that God has called me to.
I have landed in Japan and will post another blog today after my first impression and host home, stay tuned.
