Hind's Feet

^{"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