The most radical demonstration of faith is to be obedient to the next thing God tells you to do.
One of the beautiful things about following God is that it is simple. We don't have all the answers to satisfy the world's questions, but we have the answers we need for this moment. We don't have the strength we need for the future, but He has supplied the power for right now.
I honor you, Jeremy and Lara, for being obedient. God said, "stay home this weekend," I don't know why and you don't know why, though by the end of the weekend you may know. There may be revealed a very dramatic reason why...or maybe not. Either way, you were obedient. You waited and listened and obeyed, regardless of what you wanted. You could have found a way...stretched yourself...taken the matter into your own hands, but you trusted God by faith. It was no small thing. If everyone did what you did, every time, you would not live in Abilene, but in Eden.
Was it hard for you to make this choice...maybe. But it was not complicated or difficult to figure out. It was simple. And it was barbaric.
Beyond your gifts and abilities...this is why you are a part of this adventure.
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Thank you, Dad. It was and is not easy, still. I wish that we were headed to Bear Moon, all excited to celebrate sweet Keaton over a nice cup of coffee and a huge cinnamon roll, but like you said, that is not where God wanted us this morning....and as strange as it is, if we had money - some or lots, how would we know that? Maybe He would show us in another way, but would we be as forced to listen? I pray that God would give me stillness in my heart that would always allow me to hear him, but I'm guessing that He knows that these more drastic measures will usually be necessary...and I am thankful.
I appreciate your message this morning, it helps me to start our day with a better outlook. I have so much to be thankful for. I love you.
Obedience in the blind...well not totally. I know that his plans for us are out of this world. Today though, I wish they were out of this town. All I know is we are here...last night we did feed a guy on the street dinner. Maybe that was one of the reasons. I don't feel very barbaric sitting in my house, It would seem alittle more barbaric to have braved the ice storm in a car with my family headed for San Antonio. But I guess my understanding of barbaric is still maturing. Here's to being barbaric and not physically at war, but I do sense a spiritual victory. Blessings - Berakah! Jeremy
I am unsure of why we couldn't spend time this weekend...I am wondering if it had to do with Taos and her need for our love and attention...maybe the weather...maybe "just because" is enough. Our submission is and was the point.
I know that I look forward to when God gives me the next visit. My desire to affirm Keaton is very strong. I am thankful for her and her sweet spirit. Her arrival last year was truly another gift and blessing.
Kay
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