Despite how truly beautiful this new life on the other side of the Atlantic is... there are still so many unknowns. I found myself reminiscing of the various places I have lived and the seasons of life I was living during those times. I seemed to only think about the good things. The fruit that came from those seasons, the wisdom I gleaned, the character that grew... It must have been the same for the Israelites. They must have been thinking about their children growing, the laughter despite the hardship, the little that God gave them to survive such conditions seemed like wealth to them at that moment. At least when they were in Egypt they knew their purpose. Build the Kingdom of Pharaoh. It wasn't a great purpose, but it was still direction they didn't have to struggle to discover. Now they were in a foreign place, being led by a newbie, without a clear purpose or direction.
Yeah, I can relate to wanting to return to Egypt...
Father, help me to trust you amidst the unknown. I don't want to miss out on the land flowing with milk & honey for the land of Known. You promise to make the rough places smooth. To turn the darkness into light before me... and to never forsake me. You promise to lead me by ways I have not known. (Isaiah 42:16). I choose to trust you in this unknown.
Yes....I've been reading and pondering similar thoughts....I love you sister and praying you learn to be content walking through the dessert. You are making well-springs of life for those that follow after. You may not always see the fruit of your labor, but the Promise Land is coming.
ReplyDeletemmm... I like this reflection, and I can totally relate too! Egypt is a nice place, it has predictable weather - hot and sunny all year round! I'd like to go back there too ;) hehe!
ReplyDeleteIn all seriousness, you are right, the unknown is stretching and challenging and growth producing. It hurts to grow and is uncomfortable. It took me a bit to adjust, find myself in the culture, which soon I realized was consistent to who I was back in the US. It's an adventure!! I'm so glad you were daring to GO!!! God will reveal so much MORE in this time about YOU and I believe you will see fruit from your past years of labor with the Lord!!
You are in the land of milk and honey - they use a lot of it in their tea!!! ;) ok... sorry for the cheesy humor!! Just couldn't resist! I love you!!
thank you for your encouragement and prayers... and Yes, I am in the land of milk & honey in abundance:) I planned on having that be the title of my next update;)
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