Serving in Ministry for 30+ years (and counting) has caused us to live far away from parents, children, brothers and sisters. Because of that, our reunions are extra special.
This week brought to mind this Scripture passage.
28 Then Peter spoke up, “We have left everything to follow you!” “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—along with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. - Mark 10:28-30
There is both great sacrifice and great reward to this calling. Oh, and persecution. Check, Check, and Check. But, we consider ourselves most blessed in this life. I can't imagine a life richer in family relationships, friendships and fulfillment.
I and billions of other Christians through the centuries are grateful that the disciples didn't stay in Jerusalem, but scattered into all the world to preach the gospel (as commanded). Neither did Paul stay put, but went where the Lord sent him.
This brings to mind the old hymn (1899)
I’ll go where You want me to go, dear Lord,
O’er mountain, or plain, or sea;
I’ll say what You want me to say, dear Lord,
I’ll be what You want me to be.
Or for those in the Modern Service:
Where You go, I'll go. Where you stay, I'll stay
Where You move, I'll move, I will follow you.
Enjoying the Journey,
David
