"Counselor, Comforter, Keeper"

The LORD is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the defense of my life;
Whom shall I dread?
Wait for the LORD;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the LORD.

Ps. 27:1, 14

The LORD'S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
"The LORD is my portion," says my soul,
"Therefore I have hope in Him."
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him,
To the person who seeks Him.
It is good that he waits silently
For the salvation of the LORD.

Lam 3:22-26

These words mean so much to me right now. It is evident in so many ways of the spiritual opposition and pressure I am facing - the fight upstream. Yet in the midst of the disappointment, the fear and anxiety, it is good that I wait for the Lord - for His deliverance, for His faithfulness to shine through, for His provision, and for His grace. There is still so much to be done in my life, but He is in the business of making all things new (Rev 21:5), including myself.



As for the title of this post, from the song "Wonderful, Merciful Savior". Listen to the song here.

Humbled x2

Last Thursday I received news from two different pairs of people delivering the same message, which God used to give me a dose of humility.

The first came through a skype message from some missionary friends. After a a very short amount of small talk, they announced to me that they would be supporting me at monthly! These are people who live off the donations of others and out of their own personal salaries are giving to me and my ministry. The second came from another couple in the family who I know are constantly pinching pennies. They told me they wanted to support me through giving monthly!

I tried to refuse both of these offers because I thought it was out of their budget. But they both insisted it was the right amount. They are giving sacrificially with a mind that knows God is the ultimate owner of all things. I know that all four of them will be praying for me often. I know that both couples love God and are concerned with ministry.

What baffles me is what so humbled me: These four have such a greater view of investing into the kingdom of God than I had! While I am bashful, they are openly giving. While I refuse, they insist. God has called me to see the grandness of His Kingdom, to work His fields and to reap a harvest. Why am I amazed that He would provide in such unexpected way? Knowing He works in unexpected ways, why do we persist with our expectations?

I will sow far and wide and wait and see what God will bring. And I will revel in the surprises and continue to allow myself to be humbled.