Look at Jesus

One of my favorite writers, N.T. Wright talking about where our focus should lie. Jesus is central to our existence, our flourishing, and our fruit in establishing the Kingdom of God in this world. I inevitably think of Africa, hear Wright's words for the poor and oppressed that are so close to our heart. Jesus is the only solution for the systemic issues that plague Mozambique. If they will only look to Jesus they will see redemption, wholeness, TRUE HUMANITY! We want to be agents of new creation in Africa, showing Jesus to those in most desperate need. He is coming. I can see the dawn on the horizon; it is growing on the faces of Africa's future.

I Blew It.

Tonight, on the way to share our calling at a sectional meeting, Matt and I asked God for on the spot support commitments and services. We were SO excited to see what God was going to do. After worship, Brother Taylor asked if anyone had a testimony to share...no one said a word. I didn't say a word. He asked a second time and still nothing. I was lying. YES! I have testimony to share, I could talk for years about the amazing things that God is doing in me, my family, my small group, etc. I blew it.

When service was over, I apologized to God; He told me, "You trust me to answer prayer, because you've seen me do big things. Why then, when some one asks you to share testimony of what I've have done, are you silent"? From now on, I commit to always speak up if ever there is an opportunity to give testimony. I always have something to say because my God is faithful, even when I am not.