The nature of the beast within resists change. Even though our past has been painful and in some ways unrewarding and perhaps even unproductive, it would be interesting to know how many of us would rather return to our past than face the uncertainty of our future. Being creatures of habit, we would rather have the security of our yesterday than the uncertainty of our tomorrow.
But it’s the uncertainty of our future that really strengthens our faith. I mean, if we knew what it was all about, then it would take no faith. All it would take is obedience. If you knew what was going to happen in the next ten years of your life, what kind of faith would it take to walk that path?
It’s the mystery of it all that gives it the power, the mystery of the whole process called God’s working that makes the power so magnificent.
This is a quote from a daily reading book by Charles Swindoll. I don’t mean to say that my time in Poland has been unrewarding, quite the contrary. Hopefully it wasn’t unproductive, although at times – yes, painful. But that’s life. I wouldn’t trade this time for anything. But God has something new for me. And it’s definitely a walk of faith. It’s very difficult to leave but I know this is the right decision. Now I need to wait on the Lord to see how He will bring about great things for me and those remaining in Poland. I trust Him for those wonderful things not just for me but them as well. Nevertheless, change is difficult for all.
Please pray for me as I listen to hear the various turns I need to make on my new path. Please pray for comfort, encouragement and hope for the entire group in Poland. More to come about my plans.
