Honestly, I am not sure what to expect as I journey in July for 11 months through 11 different countries. The great part about it is that God knows exactly what I will be experiencing and He has it all under control. Resting in this truth means that I do not have to worry or let it consume my thoughts. I think a powerful illustration of this faith in the face of adversary is in Acts 20:22-24, "But there is another urgency before me now. I feel compelled to go to Jerusalem. I'm completely in the dark about what will happen when I get there. I do know that it won't be any picnic, for the Holy Spirit has let me know repeatedly and clearly that there are hard times and imprisonment ahead. But that matters little. What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know all about this incredibly extravagant generosity of God" (MSG).
I know it will be challenging, and life- altering. I plan on coming back an entirely new person in Christ because of the growth that will have to happen for me to simply survive. I cannot wait to see how God stretches me and uses me in all these places, with all these people.
