Reflections

In Psalm 40:5 it says "Lord, my God, You have done many things - Your wonderful works and your plans for us; none can compare with You. If I were to report and speak of them, they are more than can be told."

Although we have tried to share with you the highlights of our mission experience in Uganda, we realize that what we experienced during our short time there was beyond words. We learned so much about the spiritual warfare that is all around us, but we discovered the amazing power of the Spirit to overcome the enemy. We discovered the unity which comes from humble hearts willing to put others before our own needs and the blessing which comes when we work together using the spiritual gifts each one of us has been given. We learned that when we are weak, He is strong. And we discovered that giving love in the name of Christ brings a joy beyond any thing that this world has to offer. We learned that we serve a mighty Savior who is willing to bless whatever we offer to His service in ways above and beyond what we can ask or think. And we discovered that we are most satisfied in Him when He is most glorified in us, and vice versa.

For those who have not heard the ending. It never rained on the church on Jinja Hill that Sunday morning while it was pouring at the guest house. There was a wind that blew through the building like the Spirit. We heard testimonies from those who came to church that morning who had accepted Jesus the day before when we were out evangelizing. We pray that the Lord would raise up by His power a mighty work for His kingdom and that He would make them and the area around His hill a blessing. That He might send down showers in their season - showers of blessing. May the trees of the field yield their fruit, and may the flock be secure in their land. Ezekiel 34

The final team members arrived home safely this afternoon. In spite of some lost luggage, some anti-biotic prescriptions for sickness, and dear Laurie who will be having surgery for her broken foot on Wednesday, we testify to all of the Lords abundant mercy and grace which He poured out on us for these two precious weeks serving Him in Uganda.