Fall

As the time comes for me to leave Haiti again, I'm reflecting on what these past few weeks have brought.  I think during this trip, maybe more than others, the Lord has reminded me of who He is and who we are in light of who He is.  As I've been able to reconnect with these dear friends, I have been reminded...

He is faithful.  He is creator and sustainer.  He is relational.  He is constant.  He is strong.  He is all-knowing.  He is perfectly just.  He is compassionate.  He is long-suffering.  He is loving.  He is God.

We are redeemed.  We are set free from sin and death.  We have a future.  We have hope for all of eternity.  We are given a new identity.  We are adopted into His family.  We are called to live in community within His body. We are given an ultimate purpose.  We are forgiven.  We are safe in His hands.  We are loved and given the ability to love in return.  We are His. 

Forgetting our nationalities and languages, whether we are rich or poor, young or old, black or white, male or female, all other things seem insignificant in light of who He is and who we are in Him.

My pastor sometimes talks about the difference between a "have to" and a "get to" life of faith and service.  For me, I think it's a matter of remembering.  When I remember who He is and who I am, I am driven to fall down before Him.  My heart desperately seeks to worship Him when I remember.

To Your name alone 

Belongs all the glory and all the honor 

Every other name will fade away 

And only You my king will have the glory in that day 

And every high and lofty thing that we have made 

Will be brought to the ground before You my God 

And in Your presence we will fall down
~"Fall Down" by Rivers and Robots

Thank you for joining me on this journey!  I look forward to continuing to live this life of faith with you all in New Hampshire soon!  Much love in Christ, Jessie