Mark 16:15 “He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
After a few days of my parents nagging me to put my laundry away or to pick my clothes up, it becomes easier to ignore them. It gets easier and easier to reply back with “ok, I’ll do it soon.” and then walk away and completely forget about it. While it may get easier for me to walk away and ignore them, it only makes my parents more frustrated with me. (and rightfully so!!)
It doesn’t work that way with God.
It doesn’t get easier to ignore.
And God doesn’t get frustrated.
He patiently waits.
“Go. Share the gospel. Serve.” I’ve heard it in prayer, in scripture, in conversation, even in song lyrics, for many months.
Unlike my parents who are eventually going to get sick of telling me what to do and probably throw my stuff in my room, God is only going to continue to patiently wait. That’s exactly what He has done over the last (many) months.
I remember thinking in middle school that at some point in my life I was going to Africa. It’s been something that I’ve occasionally thought about, something I subconsciously heard God calling me to but decided to turn and walk away time and time again.
Until now. I’m ready to answer this call and take the risk to “go” and share all I can about Jesus. I’m so excited, but I’m also scared.
Its crazy how easily those thoughts can sneak in. Thoughts about leaving home, leaving the country for the first time, the unknowns, let me tell you-I’ve thought ALLL the thoughts and it’s only October.
However, God’s peace has never left me. In fact, His peace has become even more present as the days go on. As easy as it is to let those thoughts creep in, it’s a testament of my God’s never-ending love, protection by the peace that He provides the second I invite him into my prayers.
I cannot wait to share this journey with you, this is not just about me. Together you and I are on this mission to share all we know about Jesus. While yes, physically, I will be the one going to Africa-I’m bringing all of you with in my heart. We are called together as brothers and sisters in Christ to proclaim the Gospel.
