Springtime often provides windy days. That wind is great for kids wanting to go fly a
kite or someone on a sailboat. The wind is there, but unseen, only the results of the wind are seen.
In the
Bible God used the wind for His glory. I believe I can
relate to this in my journey to the mission field of Italy.
In
the Old Testament God called His people out of Egypt, out of slavery, out of
oppression. Awesome, right? God heard their cries for help and called
Moses to help them. It took a while to
convince Pharaoh to release the people. After many years and ten plagues, he finally let them go.
Then
reality hit. All they had now was sand
and wilderness. Things looked overwhelming. What were they doing? They left the comforts of their homes and their jobs. They left all they knew. They were in a desert and before them was the Red Sea. Behind them they could hear Pharaoh’s army
approaching. They started doubting,
complaining and feeling sorry for themselves. They
were backed into a corner.
God wanted there to be no doubt Who was making their
deliverance possible. He protected against the soldiers. When there seemed
to be no way out but to die, God provided a wind to blow the waters of the sea back
providing a dry path for the Hebrews to safety cross. It was not an instantaneous miracle; it blew all night. The bottom of the Sea was dry. It was crystal clear this was a miracle.
How
do I relate to the Hebrews fleeing Egypt? I was a single mom of three, working two or
more jobs just to make ends meet, I felt sort of like a slave. I prayed for God’s deliverance, for His plan
to be manifested in my life. He let me
know I was going into missions, later.
When
my girls were all grown He started opening the doors for me to go on the
mission field. I was elated. First He let me know where – Italy, then what
organization – Team Expansion. My four
year job ended. I stepped out on faith. My stateside training has
been completed. The start up costs are almost complete. Over 200 prayer supporters in place. Moving forward!
But,
there in front of me is a ‘Red Sea’ (raising $4500 more a month in support). Trying to overtake me is my old ways of doing things. At times I want to moan like the
Hebrews, but I know God provides.
Do
I know how God will provide the way to Italy?
No, but I can't wait to see how He will provide a 'path on dry ground' for me. Exodus 14:14 says, "The Lord will
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