Don’t Miss Out
04/10/2007 3:10 pm
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What is your first impression of a short-term mission trip? Remote? Tribal? Filthy? Japan is the exact opposite to many of these descriptions. It is clean, conveniently located and modern. However, Japan has its small cities and rural communities as well.
During our week when we distributed tracts, we visited many rural neighborhoods and communities. Many of these communities are built with twists and turns, alleyways, side roads and paths. One day, as my partner and I were walking down the quiet neighborhood, I made a turn to the back of a house. To my surprise, this tidy path led me to another house that is hidden from the main route. As I approached the house, a grandma opened the door and received the book right from my hands. It may not sound like a major occurrence, but afterwards I could not help but be amazed at God’s planning. He probably already knew that the grandma was home and so He steered my walk towards that house to ensure that the grandma and her family will also receive a fair chance to know Him!
Going to a foreign country like Japan where the language and culture are remarkably different from our own could be intimidating. As God met our need and that of the grandma we should remember our Lord’s instructions: “steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. (Matthew 6:33 The Message).” This is my prayer that you will also take a step forward in faith, and entrust the rest in God’s care.
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