Thoughts as I Travel

Two nights ago I had the great privilege of speaking at Providence Church in West Chester, PA.


I spoke there two years ago; the church was a lot younger back then. But yesterday I was blown away by the sense of organic community, even with several hundred people. I don’t know that I’ve felt so loved by such a large body of believers before. Here I was, one of the speakers, and yet people were coming over to pray for me. I was touched. In the days leading up to this event, I had several meetings and ample time to fellowship with people who I’ve gotten to know over the past few year on their trips to Kenya, people I now call my friends. The extended body of believers is so beautiful.


Something happened in my heart these past few days. I came to Pennsylvania to minister to people but found that I was greatly ministered to. The Lord used several people, directly and indirectly, to encourage me. Not that I was discouraged, but now I find a new sense of revived passion and love for what I get to do and a renewed strength in my constant battle to love the Lord my God with all my heart.


As I spoke, I was reminded of the Lord’s faithfulness as I told a story of Lina, one of our HIV orphans. She almost died the day I found her in the village over two years ago. Now she runs around like a normal healthy child, no sign of sickness in her body. How amazing is our Father, not only that He would rescue such a child, but that he would allow me to be a part of His master plan. Also, I was taken aback that the Lord would entrust me with the task of communicating a message and His Word to a group of people. This thought alone greatly humbles me as I wonder, who am I…


God places a task on each of our heart, He chooses each of us to fulfill that task, and then He leaves it up to each individual to obey or not. The thought of not obeying is terrifying to me. Its hard enough living life doing the right thing, how much harder would it be not to do so?


I was also reminded of the Lord’s faithfulness as I met with several people wanting to begin their own organizations that would affect the nations as well as the American people. The common look in all their eyes, as they presented their ideas, was fear. The fear was mostly of failing. I shared several times over of the Lord’s continued provision for TI from the beginning until now. When I presented my vision for TI, very few people believed it could be done and most sat back skeptically watching things unfold. I never went to people to ask for money or partnership. I just took an idea; I believe was from the Lord, and put it into action. Without ever trying to sell my vision, the Lord has massively multiplied the finances and people with a passion for Kenya. Now I can’t even count the number of people who support TI with their reputation, their time and money, to see it succeed. How amazing is this God who took an idea and made it a reality and for some reason, allowed me to be a part of His master plan… which isn’t finished by the way. As I was able to reflect on seeing how TI has grown in less than 5 years, I again was in total awe of the Lord’s greatness.


Over the past few days the Lord impressed me with:


He is building up bodies of believers all over the world and no matter where we journey, there will be a body there who, when effective, will meet our needs.


Our place in this world is first of all to Love God and then to serve people. If we can’t do these two things, then we won’t be effective.


The Father desires to meet all our needs as we lay down our own pride and selfishness.


As I’m typing this, I find myself on another flight, tired because I only got three hours of sleep last night, but so refreshed because of the truths He is speaking to me.


I have a great anticipation and excitement as I enter Canada, knowing the Father has yet more for me.


And I say this, all Glory and Honor goes to Him, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! May I humbly approach His thrown daily, seeking to serve wherever He may use me as His perfect will is fulfilled.