I did not want to go overseas on a mission trip, with just me and God and a team of strangers. I wanted to say "no" and stay home where I am comfortable, and know what my job is, and have easy access to everything.
All (Thursday) morning I was nervous. My parents getting to go through security and waiting with me helped, but ultimately it was when I left them, got into the plane and sat down that the peace of God washed over my heart. No longer am I shaky. No longer am I worried. God is with me -I said "Yes" when He asked me to go and I claim His promises that He will lead and guide me and give me courage.
I might not have easy access to phone or Internet. I might not have my best friends beside me. But I know God is with me. And I do know my job. My job is to spread the love and hope of Jesus. God has never failed to take care of me in every way, and He will not forget me now. All this time He has been whispering words of love and peace.
"Just trust me, daughter."
So I look down from the sky and literally say goodbye to everyone and everything I love and tell God that I will trust Him.
If this brings one person to know the power of God, then it is worth it. And if this brings me just a inch closer to God, then it is worth it.
God is worth it. Saying "Yes" is worth it.
Matthew 10:38-39 "Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it."
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