Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 415
February 26, 2019///
As most of you know, our granddaughter Olivia is on a mission’s trip that started in January. It is called “The World Race. This is an eleven-month eleven country mission’s trip and they are in three African Countries for the first three months. Ghana is where they are this month and so far on this trip, they have had very little wi-fi, but we have gotten some blogs and information. (you can read Olivia’s blogs on her face book page.) There is also a link on her page if you want to help her complete her fund-raising goal.
Because I try to learn all I can about the places she is ministering and growing in the Lord and learning, I also read blogs from her team member and squad members.
As I was reading this blog from her team member who has had the most physical challenges on this race so far, the Holy Spirit impressed deeply on me to share this in today’s MeMaw Thoughts.
Keep in mind that this is written from a village in the bush of Africa.
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FROM THE BLOG:
“So, I’m not a huge hand holder I don’t do it often and if I do it’s usually with a little kid or as affection. Like I would hold hands with guys I liked in school or little kids at the studio, or my mom if I’m feeling cuddly. Otherwise it’s not something I normally do, especially with people I don’t know very well.
Therefore, our first evening walk to church just after it got dark, when one of the teenage girls that was staying with us came up and held my hand it was very awkward and slightly uncomfortable for me. Though I still allowed it and walked on holding her hand.
As the walk went on, farther and longer than I was honestly expecting, I realized that She was caring for me as we walked. Grace (pronounced gr-ah-ss) would warn me of bumps, rocks, and dips in the path. When I tripped a few times, she would brace me and I felt her hand squeeze tighter on mine to catch me, and she would turn and make sure that I was okay. Then when there was a moto or vehicle coming, she would pull me aside out of the way and make sure that I was doing okay.
The Lord showed me a lot during this walk with Grace and how what she did is what Jesus would like to do for us and He spoke the phrase “Embrace the Seemingly Awkward” to me in that moment as well. He showed me how it may have been awkward at first, but by the time we arrived I had embraced it and it didn’t feel weird or uncomfortable anymore, but instead I felt safe, cared for and loved.
If we let Him Jesus will come along side of us take our hand and walk with us, guiding us, leading us, keeping us safe, showing us and warning us about the pumps, rocks, dips in our paths. We will have roughage on our paths, but we can avoid them or get through them with Jesus by our side holding our hand. It may seem awkward and uncomfortable at first, but if you continue to walk in it and embrace the seemingly awkward it will than turn into feelings of safety, comfort, care and love.
Jesus wants to take your hand, will you let him?”
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There are no words I can add to that, just one scripture:
Proverbs 3:23 (KJV)
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
Proverbs 3:23 (MSG)
You’ll travel safely, you’ll neither tire nor trip.
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Father, in Jesus name I come. Thank you that when our hand is in Jesus hand, we will not stumble nor fall. Thank you that you Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit know all the rough places and will keep us steady and strong. Anoint each person who reads this with the ears to hear with their Spirit. Thank you for Grace, undeserved favor. May each of us rest in your Grace this day. Amen
Love and Hugs,
Me-Maw
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