"In Him was life and the life was the Light of men." - John 1:4
"Come house of Jacob, and let us walk the light of the Lord." -Isaiah 2:5
"If you will not believe, surely you shall not last." -Isaiah 7:9
Throughout the first several days I was here, these verses were verses were standing out to me, but I couldn't see how they were connected or what the Lord was trying to tell me through them. During this same time, I was feeling kind of blah, and I was continually asking the Lord what was wrong.
Finally, one day I said to the Lord, "I don't understand why I don't feel more fulfilled and joyful. You have me here, so I'm doing Your work so why am I not filled with Your joy?"
He immediately brought this verse to mind, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent" (John 6:29).
So, I'm starting to see more clearly that my responsibility (even here when I have duties and expectations) is to believe in and fully trust Jesus. I am to walk in the Light of the Lord. And what is the Light of men? The life of Christ. So, I am to walk in the life of Christ.
"The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; whose who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them. You shall multiply the nation, You shall increase their gladness; they will be glad in Your presence... For You shall break the yoke of their burden and the staff of their shoulders." - Isaiah 9:2-4
When I read these verses, it was so beautiful. I knew without a doubt that it was for me. It is a promise that the Lord will free me from needing to live up to the expectations of others, that the Light of Christ will shine in my life, and that He will fill me with gladness in His presence.
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation,devoted to prayer." - Romans 12:10-12
Then, as another beautiful gift, God gave me Romans 12:10-12 as a guideline when I asked what it looks like for me to live out the life of Christ here. Instead of trying to make sure I'm living up to the expectations of others, I just have to be truly devoted to these brothers and sisters in love. I am to prefer them, putting their wants above my own. I am to be diligent in my service with a fervent spirit, viewing all I do as serving the Lord. And I am to be devoted to prayer, prayer for the home, the kids, the staff, and my friends and family back in the States.
Family and friends, brothers and sisters in the Lord, I love you all. Thank you so much for your prayers. Continue to pray that I would be open to whatever the Lord has for me here.
"Come house of Jacob, and let us walk the light of the Lord." -Isaiah 2:5
"If you will not believe, surely you shall not last." -Isaiah 7:9
Throughout the first several days I was here, these verses were verses were standing out to me, but I couldn't see how they were connected or what the Lord was trying to tell me through them. During this same time, I was feeling kind of blah, and I was continually asking the Lord what was wrong.
Finally, one day I said to the Lord, "I don't understand why I don't feel more fulfilled and joyful. You have me here, so I'm doing Your work so why am I not filled with Your joy?"
He immediately brought this verse to mind, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent" (John 6:29).
So, I'm starting to see more clearly that my responsibility (even here when I have duties and expectations) is to believe in and fully trust Jesus. I am to walk in the Light of the Lord. And what is the Light of men? The life of Christ. So, I am to walk in the life of Christ.
"The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; whose who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them. You shall multiply the nation, You shall increase their gladness; they will be glad in Your presence... For You shall break the yoke of their burden and the staff of their shoulders." - Isaiah 9:2-4
When I read these verses, it was so beautiful. I knew without a doubt that it was for me. It is a promise that the Lord will free me from needing to live up to the expectations of others, that the Light of Christ will shine in my life, and that He will fill me with gladness in His presence.
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation,devoted to prayer." - Romans 12:10-12
Then, as another beautiful gift, God gave me Romans 12:10-12 as a guideline when I asked what it looks like for me to live out the life of Christ here. Instead of trying to make sure I'm living up to the expectations of others, I just have to be truly devoted to these brothers and sisters in love. I am to prefer them, putting their wants above my own. I am to be diligent in my service with a fervent spirit, viewing all I do as serving the Lord. And I am to be devoted to prayer, prayer for the home, the kids, the staff, and my friends and family back in the States.
Family and friends, brothers and sisters in the Lord, I love you all. Thank you so much for your prayers. Continue to pray that I would be open to whatever the Lord has for me here.
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