It was homecoming tonight. Pat came to our nightly fellowship in JM and shared some of his experiences in Kenya. Even before he left I always felt like I was being blessed when he was talking. It was amazing to see the spiritual maturity. I didn’t realize until he was gone just how much I feed off of having him around. He is definately a spirital battery for me.
Rob also came back. We missed him. It was a blessing to see the Spirit alivei n the believers while he was gone. Everyone was concerned and crying out to God. In some ways it was a blessing. It would be nice if we could get the blessing without the suffering of a Brother.
Pat threw out an interesting statement. He said that God has three children. The one who goes out and does the right things, works hard, and brings honor to the family. A second one who just kind of stays on the couch, not doing much of anything, either way. The third is the one out isnning and bringing shame upon the family. Some hard hitting stuff. I definately found myself identifying with the second and third children as much as anything.
I’m continuing to seek guidance about seminary. I also want to think more about going to China for a time. I feel useless to God here. I know that is not right. I know he can use anyone at any place and at any time to work towards his purpose. The mini-revival here has been working on my heart. I have mostly played on the sidelines of it. I’m afraid to dive in and let go fully. This concept of full surrender to God continues to challenge me.
God is abundant in so many people I meet. I wonder how abundant he is in me.
I’m still writing. I had a commentary on Exodus 28 I am finishing and proofing. I also have a slow movng short story. I am hoping to complete them by the end of Furlough next week.
Graceandpeace,
~Ross
