Guest Author - Rebeca Millan
Joel Schmidgall
Jul 27, 2007 · 8:44 AMIt is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8
As our departure date for Uganda draws near, the trip that has for so long been somewhat of an abstract concept is becoming more and more of a reality! Amen!
Stepping out in faith towards our goal of making it to Ugandan soil to build a home for children presents an element of risk. I’m sure that some of us have wondered, “What if we can’t raise $30,000?! Will I eat something that will make me horribly ill? What happens if all of our baggage is lost? What if we are not able to finish building the house!” C’mon, I KNOW I’m not the ONLY one!
Let’s face it. To be a player in the game of life, you have to be willing to take risks! God, in all of His majesty, has made it this way! It is He who challenges us to stretch our minds, hearts, and bodies, for the benefit of His people. It is only through steadfast faith in the promises that God has made that we shall courageously face the uncertainties that our trip to Africa will surely bring.
For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless. He made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights. Psalm 18:31-33
What are your thoughts regarding risk and courage in regard to our trip halfway around the world? What about God’s word helps you to conquer fear and the unknown?
Adam
Jul 27, 2007 · 10:12 AM
As Carmel would say “you go girl”
Jen
Jul 27, 2007 · 10:45 AM
Washington DC
Wow Rebecca. That really touched me and is so relevant for our trip as well as in all the other aspects of my life! Thanks for the reminder that God is in control.
michael
Jul 27, 2007 · 11:21 AM
Hebrews 11:27
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.
Carmel Pryor
Jul 27, 2007 · 5:30 PM
Going to Uganda is a risk, but there have been few other times in my life where I have felt so called to go. There will be a huge blessing on the other side of this trip. How amazing it is to muster up enough faith to help people we have never seen. Praise God! Let’s go!