It's 8:20 am, Monday morning here. Back at home, 5:20 pm, Sunday night.
In 10 minutes, we leave to see the kids. We're anxious, nervous... We wonder if they'll remember us, how different they will look. It feels so close.
Yet, there is still an obstacle. For as smoothly and peacefully as trip 1 went, little things about this trip seem to be threatening a fight at every corner. We were just told yesterday that one of our documents was unacceptable, a document from our school district. We have scrambled, emailed, and called the many people who we know will help us (sorry it was so early everyone). Now, we can only wait, but we believe we have the necessary document coming, perhaps with only minutes to spare.
This morning, I woke up thinking about the Isrealites journey into the Promiseland. A journey indeed. Long, difficult, a test of faith even for the most faithful. But God always provided. He had chosen these people. He made them a promise. Even as the people were right on the edge of taking their promised land, God still reminded them that He and He alone would complete the task. He would receive the glory for any victory. So God stopped the flood waters of the Jordan River and the Isrealites passed. They collected 12 stones from the riverbed to remind them of the moment. They set up a memorial, to remind them who was really at the heart of all things past, present and future.
Joshua 4:24 "He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful..."
Today, we will cross a literal river to reach the children. I will remember how the Lord parted the Jordan, so He could bring his people one step closer to the PROMISE.
I picked up a little rock this morning... to carry in my pocket... to remember our PROMISE.
And then... well, then, came the walls around Jericho.
2 comments:
It is Monday evening here, so Tuesday morning in Russia and as far as I know today is your court date.....I'm praying for you both and for the kids right now and hoping that you received the proper document yesterday to keep you moving forward. You've stood still long enough, right? I wish I could talk to you to give you some words of encouragement, but for now this will have to do. Love you both! Can't wait to hear how it all went.
Love, Stacy
Hey guys, Chrystal your words are so encouraging! I hope that your court appointment went well! Can't wait to meet the kiddies =)
Love ya both,
B =)
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