Homebound

It was this day last week that I left for Manila to do a weeks worth of Chi Alpha Training in Zamboanga and Cebu. It was always a fulfilling experience to equip young people and ministers especially in the task of reaching students for Jesus. It was this season that my faith is stretched. Faith to believe that God moves, touches hearts, empowers and provides. The running theme throughout the training was "it's not about us, but it's about God." It is true because it is only by Him, through Him and for Him that we do such exploits for His kingdom. Considering our frail humanity in constant need of grace. 

I am missing my wife, Netty. She chose not to go with me because of her commitment to the class and to work. But I think we both learned our lesson. This is the first and longest time that we've been separated. How I wish that we would always be together doing God's work but there is time for everything. 

At 10:30 we will be leaving from IBC to have lunch with Ate Afel's cousin who is a church worker here in Cebu. She said he will be treating us--Fish for lunch! We leave for Manila on 5:30PM. I am truly blessed serving God. Everywhere we go, we are welcomed by "men of peace" who are blessed to have the gift of hospitality. Makes me realize that truly God is my Master. 

I wish that we could be on the mission field everyday. Though I believe that time will happen in due time. Not for the perks, but for the simplicity of life, focused only on doing His will. Going home I am excited to be reunited with my wife. But I dread living in close proximity with the world again. But then the world needs Jesus, and I can overcome through Him who strengthens me.