And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever- increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the spirit. 2 Corinthians 3 - 18
The last few weeks were such a sweet time, finally getting settled into Mozambique life...I feel like I pressed in and got the prize. I found Joy in the simple pleasure of loving the Lord and living out of that contentment. Suddenly the things that felt hard fell away and everything was much easier
God is so faithful and I despite some resistance taught at the bible school. I felt unequipped to but God said it would be good for me....... he led me to teach on the Lord's prayer and how this encapsulates his heart for humanity. I spent time in prayer and God gave me so much revelation I knew the words were his and not mine. I usually get so nervous when speaking in a group but God totally honoured my obedience to him in stepping out in faith to teach this group of pastors. I had no nerves and spoke with a new confidence. I really feel that if God calls me to speak in front of any audience I could do it. It definitely broke some fear in me that needed to go!!!! So good.
My heart has grown to love the people and the culture, I look around and I ask myself what would it look like to have full restoration here. Would they still live in shacks, I think it would and it certainly would not look like western culture. The beautiful culture of community and family would remain and living simply and sharing all you have brings you close to his heart. I feel that having always had plenty I have been ruined somewhat from grasping what these people know innately for having little. They are all about relationship and time has no meaning if you are focused on people. Oh how I love this. The land would prosper and provide the rest of the world!!! The spirit of poverty would be broken and they would live out the riches they were always supposed to and already have....community, simplicity, love.
.We had so much fun in our last week having parties, baking cakes (with cake mix by the bucket load kindly flown in by Teresa's parents), saying so many goodbyes. I have made good friends here in Mozambique and feel that the IRIS family have really given us more than we have given. The final evening went with a bang with the best holy spirit party with Ywam, a group from Bethel church and the IRIS team and some of the children, the joy of the Lord was with us and it was the best night ..... I laughed so much my stomach hurt!!!!
Oh my heart......... oouch!
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