I just want to say thank you to all who have supported me. God has been faithful and you all have been a blessing. I’m fully funded and all packed ready to go. How crazy!!!!?!? How exciting!?!?!?? It’s finally here… I’m currently on a layover in Atlanta, ready to head out to Florida. Im sitting writing this eagerly waiting to meet my squad for the first time.
This journey of preparation has been so good. The things that God has taught me have been life giving. I have learned to be comfortable in the uncomfortable, to walk out in faith, to trust God as my Shepherd, to trust myself as I follow Christ, to build authentic community and support. God has taught me many things but I know I’m only scratching the surface. I have seen God provide specific needs and requests for this funding but I know He is saying, “I have more.. Trust me where the adventure awaits.”
Many people have asked me, “How are you doing? Are you ready?“ Suprisingly, Im the most ready I have ever been for anything in my life. Oh no.. I have no idea about the life skills.. And I don’t think I packed everything. I honestly didn’t memorize as much Scripture as I needed, And I know I prayed but not nearly enough. If I’m honest I’m good with people and my people skills are good but I’m nervous.. I’m good with this kind of stuff in my comfortbale spheres of life but thinking about it on these 11 countires.. Seems a bit different.. I could list a lot more reasons like this but somehow I still feel ready as ever. I’m realizing kinda Like Moses did.. Moses complained about being so unqualified and sure probably true but God continually responded simply saying “I Am.” You know.. I’m ready to be His son, I’m ready to be his messenger, I’m ready to trust God where the adventure awaits. If my God is “I Am.” Then whom or what shall I fear? God has saved me through His Son Jesus and Jesus is my righteousness, Jesus qualifies me. His grace is sufficent and His power is made perfect in my weakness. It’s because of this I’m more ready than ever. I heard God speaks and say, “Go! I’m with you.” This World Race is not a decision to build my resume or to have a good experience, but it’s truly a calling. This next season of my life is a call of obedience. Just like God called Abraham, so I have been called. Do I know the details? No, not at all but I do know this..
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.””
??Joshua? ?1:9? ?NIV??
This is the beginning of an adventure. I can’t wait to see what God wants to do in me and through me for His glory and my good. I can’t wait to bring the Gospel to these people but I also can’t to learn the Gospel through these people. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. I’m so blessed and thankful. Im unfaithful but He is faithful. I can’t wait to fall more in love with Abba Father and through it all I can’t wait to trust Him where the adventure awaits!
Love you friends and famlily!
In Christ,
Joshua
