There is a possibility that within a couple years a TIMO team may come to Andriry or the Betroky area. That may be perfect timing for John and I since we'll have been married for a year or so... It'd be extremely tough to live and minister in a village setting, but being a disciple of Christ and following the commission is not supposed to be easy. It'd also be a challenge on account of my arthritis and my needs for medication, but God knows and He is in control; if He calls us to such a task, He'll provide my needs and give me strength.
But perhaps God wants John and I to just stay in Vermont to be witnesses there. Sometimes the mere thought of that makes me cringe and other times it doesn't sound all that bad (probably because I wouldn't have to give up family and comforts). Ultimately, though, God's plan is best. No matter where we minister we're going to face hardships of one kind or another.
Dudley gave Marc and Stacy a couple verses to reflect on tonight and the one that stood out to me was from Psalm 25. He quoted from memory: "Good and upright is the Lord; therefor He instructs sinners in His ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way." He explained how God is close to the humble and a "sinner" is one who humbly recognizes his true state before God. When we are humble we are able to receive guidance from Him. So appropriate for John and I, as we are seeking God's guidance for our future.
"Lord, as frightening a prayer it is, make us humble before You. Please show us what Your will is."
I'm really thankful I sat in and was able to hear what Karin and Dudley had to say to Marc and Stacy. I especially like Psalm 25. "Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him." God has already chosen a path for John and I, so why should we worry about "missing out"? Just trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, than to trust and obey.
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