Last night, we showed a film in the village. The air was clean and pure, and I sat and watched the sun set and the moon rise beyond the thorn tree. Such beautiful colors filled the sky and you could see the whole big moon, though only a tiny sliver was illuminated. Once dark, people came by the droves and as they watched the film of Jesus’ life and death, they awed and gasped in shock and wonder. I stood in the back and tears ran down my face as I remember everything He has done for me. In that moment, I affirmed again that I want to give everything I have for Him. Everything else is so worthless – so without meaning. He gave so much for me.
After the video, as the crowd dispersed, I stared up into the deep midnight blue sky. A million stars spanned the horizon; staring straight up made me dizzy. Such a spectacular scene and one that I never tire of seeing. The cool night air, the sounds of Africa around me; at that moment, I felt so happy and content with my world.
There are so many unknowns about my future. Never have I felt the uncertainty so much. Always, I have had the anchor of going home, and now no more. Whether to stay or to go… such questions can only be answered in His time. And, as I well know, He is never early and never late – but always right on time.