I was given an opportunity to share to a friend of a friend of mine regarding my 4 years in Uganda. After sharing, I wanted to know what's up with her these days, because I really only knew her for a few hours then. So she mentioned to me about the worry of university, which to go to, whether they will accept her, etc. As she was mentioning these to me, I told her to not worry (Luke 12:22-34) and also reminded her about my situation to comfort and encourage her. I've been given a situation that may sound/look great to serve in Africa, for it is a vibrant and awesome continent, but there lies many issues behind the entire continent including violence, war, famine, persecution, conflicts, diseases, spiritual warfare, etc. Am I worried? Somewhat, but not so much because I know that I am not alone. Jesus already took care of my worries, what else should I be worried about?
So here's my question to you:
What are you worried about? Why?
Matthew 11:25-30
At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure. “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
3/26/10
3/19/10
6 Months Left...
Wow.
Time sure does fly. It was just about this time last year that I decided to lift everything up to God and see what He is going to be addressing to me (or not) at Missionfest 2009. Who knew that ever since, it's been constant preparation. On a daily basis, it's been quite tiring. I would have never thought that there would be so much preparation work going into this; physically, mentally and spiritually.
One thing I'm very thankful to God for during this process, is the amazing encouragements I've received from all sorts of people. Not only do I know that there will be literally spiritually warfare on the mission field, but I do also understand that Satan never rests even preparing for the field. I've been discouraged from time-to-time, where it's discouragements that I will not receive enough funding by September 23, or I do not feel capable to take on this position in Uganda or even the simplest discouragement that gets to all of us, sin. I then look back at the many events that God put me through, and I still managed to pull through by His grace, and think to myself 'WHY ON EARTH WOULD I EVEN THINK OF SUCH THINGS? WHY SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT THESE THINGS? I'VE GONE THROUGH SO MUCH AND LOOK AT WHERE I AM TODAY, WHY SHOULD I HAVE THESE THOUGHTS?'
Time sure does fly. It was just about this time last year that I decided to lift everything up to God and see what He is going to be addressing to me (or not) at Missionfest 2009. Who knew that ever since, it's been constant preparation. On a daily basis, it's been quite tiring. I would have never thought that there would be so much preparation work going into this; physically, mentally and spiritually.
One thing I'm very thankful to God for during this process, is the amazing encouragements I've received from all sorts of people. Not only do I know that there will be literally spiritually warfare on the mission field, but I do also understand that Satan never rests even preparing for the field. I've been discouraged from time-to-time, where it's discouragements that I will not receive enough funding by September 23, or I do not feel capable to take on this position in Uganda or even the simplest discouragement that gets to all of us, sin. I then look back at the many events that God put me through, and I still managed to pull through by His grace, and think to myself 'WHY ON EARTH WOULD I EVEN THINK OF SUCH THINGS? WHY SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT THESE THINGS? I'VE GONE THROUGH SO MUCH AND LOOK AT WHERE I AM TODAY, WHY SHOULD I HAVE THESE THOUGHTS?'
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