The lesson ending the Africa Awakening program in Jeffreys Bay was on God's will--something that we make so complicated but is yet so simple. Tag was telling us that no matter where we go, God's kingdom can come. God's kingdom is anywhere we turn, and we can bring his love anywhere we go. We constantly worry ourselves about our future plans, where the money will come from to fund our expenses, and will sustain us each and every day. We busy ourselves with worrying about God's call on us, when his call is to simply "go out into the world and spread my love." "This world is a troubled place, do something about it." It is that simple. To me, this is a beautiful revelation. And don't get me wrong, I am not discounting the Lord leading us and guiding us through our prayers, I am just in awe of how I, and many Christians I know, are so flustered by decisions that we feel will either be completely right or completely terrible. It's amazing to think that whether I'm in Africa or in good old Lebanon, PA, I can bring God's kingdom, and live out his will for me and for his people.

 

However, what I would like to focus on is His provision. Like I've stated before, in many situations in ministry while in Jeffreys, I felt as if the Lord almost dropped people out of the sky for us to pray for and minister to. It's amazing how he ordains simple path-crossings that turn into deep relationships. He really provides for need through his people, and surprises me when he choses to use me! This in itself is provision: The Lord basically reiterating that He can and He will use me when He wants to! I feel honored, and yet humbled. His power will be demonstrated through me. I love it. It's the most fulfilling experience I've ever had.

 

He doesn't just provide in one sense, either. As I have been home, it's been amazing how many times people have blessed me because of the work that I am doing for the kingdom. I attribute this only to the Father's grace and love to me. It's crazy what happens when you are working in the name of Jesus; His blessings are poured out! I would just like to thank all of you who have graciously donated and given your time for this cause--I am humbled by your love for Him and for me! The Lord has already done amazing things in my heart through this experience, and I can see His kingdom come in the little steps taken by our team in the town of Jeffreys. I can only imagine what's to come in Swaziland! (Oh, by the way, if I haven't informed you, I will be in Swaziland for the next semester!! I am sooooo excited!!!!)

 

"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?" Matthew 6:25-27

 

He WILL provide.