He Goes out before us

Psalm 68: 7-10

O God, when you went out before your people,
when you marched through the wilderness,
the earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain,
before God, the One of Sinai,
before God, the God of Israel.

Rain in abundance, O God, you shed abroad;
you restored your inheritance as it languished;
your flock found a dwelling in it;
in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.

Today, I thought a lot about what it meant to go to South Asia. What is the worth of my ministry. Could it possibly make any difference? What is my purpose? I love to begin journeys by contemplating the end. What will it be like to come back in two years? What changes will I see in me... in my relationship with Christ... in my understanding of Scripture... in my heart for the world... for the poor... and for those who are lost? Who will I be?

In the midst of my thoughts today I came across this psalm. And I was reminded... that it is all about Him. My purpose... is His glory. My Worth... is in Him. My desires... are to be changed into His image. As moments of doubt in His faithfulness may come. I am reminded of His faithfulness throughout Scripture. Ruth, Naomi, David, Daniel, Moses, Hannah, Esther, Joseph, Abraham, and Isaac are incredible reminders of God's faithfulness to His children. When He goes before us the earth quakes.... mountain moves... and rain pours.

I praise the Lord for His faithfulness. Today I reached 40% of my financial needs. Even in my wonderment and doubt- He is still moving. He is still faithful. With 2 1/2 months left before I leave. I know that He has gone before me- for I am a child of Him. So I know that He will move-in His way- in His time.

Psalm 68: 32-35

O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God;
sing praises to the Lord,

to him who rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens;
behold, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice.

Ascribe power to God,
whose majesty is over Israel,
and whose power is in the skies.
Awesome is God from his sanctuary;
the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people.
Blessed be God!