Thoughts Along The Journey

My word for this year would be: “Fear not”. 

Now, I’m not one to try and come up with a catchy phrase for each year, but this one has been laid on my heart since re-visiting the story of the shepherds and the announcement of the angel to them in Luke 2.

It’s amazing how many times this statement, “fear not“, appears in the Scriptures.  Here, in this text, it has the sense of ‘don’t be afraid, trust Me’.  The appearance of an angel of the Lord was often associated with judgment, but here it is an announcement of redemption, of joy, of life.  You could translate it: ‘don’t be afraid, come and see what the Lord has done.’

I question whether I have what it takes to run 42 km again (see: “Gifting a Challenge”).  I’m ‘fearing‘ about running that distance again.  However, I’m going to take on the challenge because I want to make a memory with our kids.

You may be questioning why you should give any more effort to the task.  I’m inviting you to make a memory with me; a memory of two people groups significantly impacted, indigenous leaders raised up and working with us and teaching one another.

It’s going to be a lot of work, but when we cross that line together, we will say that it was all worth the effort.  “Fear not!  Trust God!”

Save the date.  Tuesday, November 27^th (#givethanksTuesday).  On that day, come and see not just what the Lord has done, but what the Lord will do through us and in us.

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