I am sure you have heard the phrase, "Walking to beat of a different drummer" used to explain people who don't follow the crowd or have a "herd mentality". As Christian, we walk to the beat of a different drummer. We walk by Faith in Jesus Christ! As Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5: 7, "for we walk by faith not by sight". Because we are believers, we move at a different pace and a different direction from the world around us. For this reason, some will think you are "weird", "radical" or even "unhinged" because of your belief in the presence, providence, power, purpose and provision of God! Good!! You and I are come from a long line of faith walkers! I love how Hebrews 11:8, "he went out knowing where he was going" describes Abraham. The key to understand his journey of faith is to realize Abraham responded to the call of God to go and he took the first step on a remarkable journey as trusted the Lord to direct his subsequent steps. Linger over that whole verse for a moment and let it sink in. The Lord did not give Abraham a detailed travel itinerary or even a road map! Abraham had to trust step by step on the way to the Promise Land. I am sure his friends and family thought he was crazy! Can you imagine their questions to him, "Where are you going", "Have you seen it" and "which way are you going and how will you know you have arrived" and "how long to you think it will take to get there"? At least at that time he and Sarah didn't have kids asking him, "are we there yet"!! To all these questions and many more, Abrahams reply was he was trusting the Lord to lead him! He did!! Let me tell you, I have been on a similar journey the last 16 months and it has been amazing to experience the direction and provision of the Lord!! God is faithful. I wish I had time to tell you all Angie and I have experienced these past several months, but there is not time; furthermore, the black and white of the print cannot convey the joy and excitement in our hearts like a face to face visit. When we made the decision to obey the Lord, family and friends asked us many questions to which we only replied, " we are trusting the Lord". I can tell you that Jehovah-Jirah does see and in deed provides. The Lord has opened many doors for us and provided for all of our needs. We have not asked for money or opportunities from any one or any church. We have not tried to manipulate people to open doors, but the doors keep opening. The most exciting aspect is being part of churches experiencing real revival and living being transformed by the Gospel. Every place we have gone has been a God appointed time! I can't wait to see what happens next! Have there been times of testing? Have there been times of struggle? Has Satan attacked us with worry and fear? Yes, by the Lord has been faithful! Have you obeyed the call of God to go? Don't miss the blessing! Go. Trust the Lord and leave the consequences to Him. If He has called you, go! Go witness to that person He has put on your heart, go on that mission trip, go to camp with the kids, go get involved in the ministry He has put on your heart! Go!!! You march to a different drumbeat; it is time to get in step! The next incredible experience God wants to give will start with a step of obedience! Go!!!
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