"The Lord God is my strength, and he has made my feet like hinds' feet, and makes me walk on my high places." (Habakkuk 3:19 and also found in (Psalm 18:33).
I feel that
I go through the day checking boxes
trying to get to the prize at the bottom of the box- going to Africa. As I put
on my war gear, I suit up with military paraphernalia on my back. It is
quite heavy, and when I am about to fall out of the race, someone comes and
readdresses my slipping backpack, replacing it securely on my shoulders. I turn
to see Sheryl behind me. When my feet slip on the slippery slopes of the
perilous mountain climb, a push from behind propels my leverage toward the hill’s
summit. It is Liz’s firm shove.
Israel
Houghton is now singing the song, “I am not Forgotten.” The lyrics proclaim that
God has not forgotten me, never forsaken me, for He knows my name. That is so very
important now because at times like these, it is easy for the enemy to come in and accuse God. Others can and will disappoint, but not Adonai.
In this season, I have learned one valuable lesson: do not agree with the enemy or my own limited perception of reality. For in a little while, I feel a fresh breeze of Holy Spirit
and hear His whisper, “Keep going” when Carolyn calls and tells me she wants
to pray for me before I head abroad. See, you are not alone. I will never leave you or forsake. I have told you that over 360 times in My Word.
One of the
greatest blessings I have received in this season actually came from two young
warriors, my students, Melissa and Stephanie, who on the last day of regular
classes, pulled me into the hall to pray and commission me for my work in Africa. It was an awesome
honor and encouragement that I will take with me to continent. Their
sacrificial release to bless the children of Africa, especially girls, moved
the heavens on the behalf of the continent and every person in that high school building.
There is a caution here: we can't go up without God. The Israelites did not move until God did. But that lesson is for another day.
Still Clinmbing,
MJ