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Thursday, March 5, 2015
I May Not Understand It All, But He Does
11:12 AM | Posted by
TeamUfa
“For I know their works and
their thoughts, and the time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And
they shall see my glory…”
Isaiah
66:18
I’m
learning to appreciate that the God I serve speaks all languages and
understands all peoples and tongues. It’s especially beautiful to attend church
services in a language I don’t understand and see people who are my brothers
and sisters worshipping the God who created us all. I may not understand it
all, but He does.
This week we had a
miscommunication (which is the story of my life lately) about a Bible study
group which was supposed to meet at a different location than we were
accustomed to. As a result, only one student showed up. This student does not
speak English. We don’t speak Russian. Thankfully we live in an age when online
translators are easily accessible and we were able to somewhat communicate with
this student. It was a little awkward at first, but we were able to all laugh
about it and hang out for a few minutes while we tried to figured out what was
going on. I’m starting to think that God has a sense of humor—really and truly.
He’s compassionate and merciful, righteous and holy, but I also think he likes
to laugh. There are some moments as I try to do life here when really all I can
do is laugh; and I think He laughs with me.
I have to
try really hard not to be frustrated with myself for not speaking the language
here. How am I supposed to share? How is this fair? It’s difficult…. and then,
I make friends with people who are already questioning and already seeking and
I’m reminded that it’s not about how much I can give these people, because I
can’t give them anything. It’s all in God’s hands. And he’s moving…I just have
to follow and be willing to work the fields and sprinkle seed in the places
where he has already prepared the soil. Continue to pray and seek the Lord’s
mercy for the people of this city. God is drawing people to himself, and they
will see his glory.
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