Our spring snow has finally arrived here in Colorado. As we are hunkered down in our home for the next few days expecting 2 ft. of snow, God is faithful to allow me time to write again on my blog. ⛄
At the beginning of this new year 2021, God laid a scripture on my heart for such as time as this. It was 1 Corinthians 15:58 which says, “Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for your labor is not in vain.” He was emphasizing to me the need to be abounding in the work of the Lord, more than ever before.
This year in particular I had a real sense of getting out to minister for His name’s sake. Whether it was proclaiming the gospel, or just encouragement, to GO and DO and He will meet me there.That word ‘abounding’ means ‘to overflow’ giving 100% to what He’s called you to do. 💗
Soon after receiving that scripture, in came a flurry of activity. We went to Arizona for a special time of ministering to the churches in Northern Arizona and in the Phoenix area, stretching us as we went, but God was faithful to meet us and bless our endeavours with fruit for the Kingdom.
Then while we were there, my oldest sister Judy, who had been suffering with dementia, was put into Hospice in Oregon. As I was praying for her, the Lord prompted me to go to Oregon and stay with her for 3 days to allow me to have one on one time with her. Though at times she was heavily sedated, God allowed me to have sweet fellowship and prayer with her when she would wake up.
Last autumn I was asked to go on a one week dental mission trip to Honduras. Now this was really out of my element and I found myself at times wondering, “Lord did I hear you rightly?” But through prayer, and a tugging on my missionary heart strings, and Scripture confirmation, I soon said yes.
Being that I had no experience, I was anxiously waiting on how God was going to work through me. 1 Corinthians 3:4 soon became my confirmation, though I certainly was not qualified to do anything on my own ability. My qualifications would have to come from God and He would be glorified.
So off I went, and wow what a great trip! Not only did I learn dental techniques such as filling teeth, descaling and fluoride treating, I even got to assist in pulling a tooth!
As I prayed numerous times with the Honduran people for their souls and salvations, my heart was full as I saw them leave with happy mouths and happy hearts that were touched by Jesus. He used our hands to certainly glorify His name as Psalm 90:17 became my daily prayer - “And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us. Establish the work of our hands for us, yes establish the work of our hands.”
While being in Honduras, my sister died, so immediately upon arriving home, Bob and I left for Portland to be with my family. Bob officiated the memorial service outside in the rain (it’s Oregon!). I was blessed to be able to minister to my extended family while we were there.
Truly God is faithful as we are open to be used in His grace and for His glory. As He has allowed me now a few days of remembering, reflecting and resting, I know this is only the beginning for me in the work He wants to do. May we always be assured He is never through with us til He takes us home. May this be your prayer this year, “Lord use me for your glory as I am yielded and still.”
In His love
Jeanne
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