The overwhelming theme of every stage of preparing for this trip has been that God is faithful. In that, I came face to face with my complete dependence upon Him. So it shouldn’t have come as a surprise that He would show up in the same way and teach me the same lessons at training camp.Â
His presence has been so real and tangible over the past few days. I know it seems obvious that He would make Himself known among our team as we prepare to be sent out, but it just reminded me that God doesn’t wait to show up once you’ve flown across an ocean or crossed a border. He’s not limited to working in me in East Africa, or Haiti, or north Georgia. He is the God of the universe and somehow- in a way that completely blows my mind- manages to be present everywhere at the same time. He delights in making Himself known and promises to be with us wherever we go.Â
And that is the power my teammates and I are going out in. As a team, we’ve been praying Isaiah 61 and trying to wrap our minds around the fact that the Lord has anointed us to proclaim the Good News. He has equipped us with everything we need for ministry, and sent us out in His power.
As hard as it is to admit that I’m not in control, God has shown up and broken down everything in me that thinks I can accomplish anything in my own power and strength. We can plant the seeds and water them, but He will make them grow.Â
And based off of the fruit I’ve seen from these few short days, I’m pretty dang excited for what He is going to grow in four months.Â
