I have recently been made acutely aware that living by faith in circumstances beyond your control is one thing. Stepping out in faith is another. It seems that the Lord gives us a preparation time to learn of His grace and provision in the midst of those events we do not choose. For me, it has been the loss of a teaching position, the sever illness suffered by one of my children and the complete helplessness I feel as a business developer. In each of these events, He has proven Himself faithful to provide and care for me and my family. He has allowed me to experience joy and continue in ministry even though the storms raged around me.
Those were times of preparation. Now God calls to step out in faith, to do bigger things in His name. Really, He calls to do the kind of things only He can do. He asks that I follow in servanthood. Wow.
I have experienced every kind of emotion as I have contemplated His direction. And, ultimately, through prayer and fasting, have come to experience a great peace that He has and will continue to care for me and my family. That peace pervades the fear of the unknown in a unique and indescribable way. Will I respond to the call? Yes, I will...
