This world is not my home!
A blog by one of our Fielders out in the Fields!
A blog by one of our Fielders out in the Fields!
I am in a strange predicament; I live in three homes - 2 in the US
and 1 in South East Asia. Each time I get ready to go to one of my homes I
experience a mix of emotions between excitement and sadness. Saying goodbye to
friends and family is always hard, knowing how much I will miss them and
wishing that I did not have to be away from them so long. While at the same
time I become more and more excited to head to my next home, where I will be
able reconnect with those I have not seen in a while.
I arrived back in my home overseas in South East Asia only a week
ago and will be here for the next 3 months. Getting off the plane I was
filled with a sense of peace and happiness as the heat of a tropical climate
and the many smells it provides assault my senses. After going through immigration,
customs and getting my luggage I climb into the taxi to head home. Excitement
builds as I can't wait to get there (admittedly a good portion of this
excitement was looking forward to a shower after 34 hours of travel). 
As the taxi
drove through the streets, I look at all the familiar surroundings that I have
missed. I begin to think about all the homes I have to look forward to
returning to and realize that this anticipation should pale in comparison to my
excitement at the home that God is preparing for me. I am struck with the
knowledge that so many of the people I am passing in the taxi have no idea that
an unbelievable home is being prepared for them in heaven.
How sad that
those surrounding me live with the uncertainty of where they will be eternally.
Every day they strive to make sure that their thoughts and actions make them
worthy for heaven. They follow prescribed rituals that give them no assurance
of salvation and therefore death is greatly feared. These lost people need
those surrounding them who have the truth of God’s Word to stand up and share
that truth.
I feel so
blessed to play such a small part in bringing God's word to people who have
never had a chance to read it in their language. But I also know that the task
is so much larger that I can even imagine or handle. I am reminded often of
Gideon who was told to go to battle with only 300 men (Judges 6-7). God did not
command this because Gideon was such a great soldier or a magnificent leader but
because through Gideon's weakness God's glory would be revealed. The same
rings true for me as I look at my weakness’s, lack of language and cultural
understanding I know it is because of these weaknesses that God’s glory will
shine through. 
I am so excited
to see our church stepping out beyond the "Fields" of Texas to reach and
disciple the lost. We can look at ourselves and say we are too small to make
much of an impact but instead I think we should say through our weakness God's
glory will be revealed. Because of Christ we are people of impact!
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever
has." - Margaret Mead.
Prayer
Requests:- Pray that I would have opportunities to build deeper relationship with those around me.
- Pray that Christians in the area will not be fearful of backlash (politically or religiously) but would be brave ambassadors for Christ.
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