Shan Dai Advocacy

#24 His Next Verse: Even though…yet I will rejoice

January 6, 2008 on 11:57 pm | In General | No Comments

Sometimes the best teaching and learning moments are right in the midst of a challenge and with humble anticipation one goes beyond asking “why?” to becoming ready to listen for an answer. A young Shan Dai village church was excited! Soon it would be Christmas and they were planning to celebrate with a party of proclamation. Angel wings had been beautifully fashioned for part of the presentation, food had been purchased and prepared, fresh songs written and 10 new believers were ready for baptism. Then word came that the Christmas festivities would be canceled; the village leader did not want it to take place and it seemed like the area government church sided with the village leader on the decision. Disappointed and asking “why?” some of the translation team was ripe for the teaching Habakkuk gives to those who are ready to learn. Thank you God that no matter what comes or does not come, that you are a God worthy to be praised! Please, continue to grow the young church to trust You more and more in this New Year ahead. Honor their desire to honor you. In our loving Redeemer’s Name we pray.

“Even though, even though, even though…yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign LORD is my strength! (Habakkuk 3:17-19a)