While flying up to the Sudan on last week, and knowing that I might miss my connecting flight in Addis Ababa (see here), I implored God to take control of the whole situation. I had my Bible on the seat next to me. I opened it and a Scripture which I’d highlighted, caught my eye. It follows the part in Mark’s Gospel when the disciples were out fishing and Jesus was asleep at the back of their boat. A fierce storm arose and the disciples were desperately afraid. They frantically woke Jesus. He rebuked the wind and quieted the water. Then He turned to the disciples and asked them: “Why are you so afraid? Do you still not have faith in me?” (Mark 4:40 – emphasis mine)
I realised that the Lord was talking directly to me. I have followed and loved Him for almost four decades. Over the past three years, I have come to know Him in a very special way and only by His grace, am obedient to Him in all I do. I know He will never fail me or leave me. In Hebrews 13:5 and 6, He promises me: "I will never fail or forsake you. And I can say with confidence, the Lord is my Helper, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
I sat back in my seat and trusted Jesus with my whole trip. And once again, He came through for me. That is why I love Him so much. Amen!
Ida from South Africa
ReplyDeleteJo - you're a amazing woman and it's a previlage to know you... Spesiaal 'n stukkie Engels vir al jou ander bloggers! Dankie vir jou stukkie getuienis. Daar is soveel maniere van sending, en jy versprei die woord van God op so 'n spesiale manier. GENIET jou tydtjie in Khartoum, en ek sien uit na al jou foto's!!
Ida from South Africa
ReplyDeleteJo - you're a amazing woman and it's a previlage to know you... Spesiaal 'n stukkie Engels vir al jou ander bloggers! Dankie vir jou stukkie getuienis. Daar is soveel maniere van sending, en jy versprei die woord van God op so 'n spesiale manier. GENIET jou tydtjie in Khartoum, en ek sien uit na al jou foto's!!
Hi Ida! Wat 'n WONDERLIKE verrassing om jou hier te sien. Dankie weereens vir my springtou. Ek gaan hom vanaand begin gebruik. Ja, ek poog om gereeld 'n stukkie getuienis in te sit maar doen dit ook tussenin my poste. Jy is my eerste Suid Afrikaanse leser. Dit it heerlik (en baie warm) hier in Khartoum. Het jy my vlug-eskapade gesien? Seenwense my pragtige vriendin. Liefjo, Jo xxx
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration to me, Jo. I also have know Jesus as my Savior for 40 years and he has carried me through the rough times and the great times. Have you seen the film "Faith Like Potatoes," the true story of Angus Buchun? We just saw that last night....what an inspiration that man is!
ReplyDeleteAmen to that, Jo. There are just too many times in our lives when we 'try' to do it all ourselves --and don't relax and ask God to help us. Why can't we learn?????
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy