The news is out. We're planning to move to Maryland this August so that Aaron can attend the Sovereign Grace Pastors College. This is something we have both been praying about for several years and we are rejoicing in the Lord's direction and provision. Lord willing, we will be gone from August until next June.
January 4th, 2008 journal entry...
"'Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?' He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do" (John 6:5b-6).
I've never paid much attention to the question Jesus asked his disciple, Philip, before he performed the miracle of feeding the 5 thousand. Today however, it felt as if Jesus was asking me the very same question. "Crystal, where will the provision come from so that you, Aaron & your 3 sons will be able to leave your home, Aaron's job, etc. and move to Maryland for 10 months? How will this be possible now that you not only have one son to care for, but 3...under the age of 2?"
Sadly, I feel my response to these questions has at times been like Philip's and Andrew's. I wonder how it will be possible if our house doesn't sell or we aren't able to save enough money, etc. I fail the test when I merely look at the "five barley loaves and the two fish" that we have, instead of looking to our all-powerful Lord who is asking me the question.
Thank you, Lord, for the faith you have imparted to me to look to you afresh and to trust you to provide even when I can't see how the provision will come. Forgive me for the times I've doubted you and have become anxious. Help me Lord to trust you whole heartedly. We don't know what to do but our eyes are on you."
Just as the Lord has and will provide for our practical needs, we are also trusting Him to equip us and to use us to care for His Church which He has purchased with His own blood (Acts 20:28). What an amazing and humbling privilege. We come with much weakness! We are asking the Lord to strengthen us with His grace, to further equip us, gift us, etc. Please Keep us in your prayers! ;)
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3 comments:
Thank you Crystal for this post. Wow, what exciting news that God is opening the door for your husband to attend the PC. God is so good! I know for us when we knew God was calling us to lay down everything we knew in Indiana and go be apart of Metro with NO money and NO job with 3 kids to care for, people thought we were nuts. All we knew is that this was what God was calling us to do and we needed to be obedient. As we obeyed, He provided all that we needed. God's care and provision for His children amazes me. That was a time that I reflect upon many times and I'm always in awe of what God did for us. There is nothing too big for our God. He will make a way when there seems to be no way. He works in ways we cannot see and give us strength for each new day! Praying for you that you will rest in Him knowing he will provide exactly what you need and more!
We are so excited for you guys!!
YAY!!!! Thank you Lord!!!! God is sooooo good! We are praying for you and remember that ALL things are possible throught CHRIST.... we love you are rejoicing for you and your family!!!!! :)
YAY!!!
I am SOO excited for you guys!
God is so good!
-Miriam
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