Sometimes He gives us a little glimpse of what He is up to - not always, but sometimes. Just because. He doesn't need to. But in His marvelous love, He does.
I had a little glimpse of this the other night.
On Tuesday of this past week, I was supposed to fly out, but plans changed. Therefore, instead of finishing up packing and spending time with my family on Monday night, I was picking up carry-out pizza....rather glamorous, huh? :)
This past week, the school my father works for was having a guest speaker for chapel all week. We invited this guest speaker and his family over for pizza on Monday night.
After dinner, this man and I had the opportunity to share the g*sp*l with the two international students from China and Vietnam who are living with my family this semester. This was such an answer to pr*y*r. These two girls have been on my heart the past few weeks, and I have been asking Him for opportunities to share with them. And He provided a major one the other night.
The night I was supposed to be packing for China.
This conversation lasted over an hour, and most likely, it would not have taken place if my departure date had not been delayed. Moreover, this conversation has opened the door for many similar conversations this past week. :) These girls are hungry for truth. The questions they ask me are tough, but so good.
I have been overwhelmed by His goodness in opening this "door of utterance" for me. The past few days, the L*rd has just confirmed to me His Master Plan. He didn't need to. He calls me to follow Him and trust Him without knowing the end result. (I think this is called faith... :).
But sometimes, along the way, He gives us just a glimpse of what He is up to. And it excites my heart so much.
He is at work in the world. And this does not just mean in China or Vietnam. He is at work right here. All around me. All around you. And He chooses us to share in this work.
And I think it begins right here. Right now. Where He has placed you at this moment....
For me, it begins at home. With the two cutest international "sisters" I could ask for. :)
