I truly don’t know how to start off this post other than saying life is weird. And often times so blurry and confusing. Right now, our world (and specifically country) is in a state of extreme fear and panic. All active squads on the field with Adventures in Missions are currently being sent back to the United States due to border closure and health safety. As I read post after post of current racers and how they are feeling, my heart breaks for them and the ministries that they are leaving. However, despite this immense confusion and difficult transition, one common thread is seen throughout many of these stories– unwavering hope anchored to the Father. Each blog that I have read concludes that although this is not the path they would have chosen, they are ready to follow God into the unknown.
No one can know what the coming months will hold. No one can say that this panic will worsen or better within the coming weeks. But one thing I know for certain is that God is here. God is here in the panic and fear and confusion and anxiety. God is near. God knows. God knew that COVID-19 was going to happen, He knew that racers would have to leave the field early, He knew that church would “leave the building” and move to online gatherings for a period, He knew that our country would resort to hysteria. He knows.
In light of these recent events, the Lord has brought an immense sense of peace and comfort over my heart. In the beginning, I labeled this peace as a concerning lack of worry; however, I realized that I instead have a comfort that is only possible through the love of my King. I know that God is in control. Every season that I have walked through, I have continually witnessed God’s faithfulness through moments that I could not even look to Him. And through each season, I have continually witnessed the beauty of placing my hope and trust in Him, instead of the world. So why would this time be any different than before?
When we place our hope in the Father, He will never, and I mean never, let us down.
Yes, He might have plans that play out different than how we envisioned. But following Jesus does not always look like how we planned.
I am currently in a season of waiting and unknowns. I have plenty of moments when I question what God is doing in the waiting, but He is slowly helping me to be content and to have peace during this season. Something that I am so grateful to be learning during this season that our world is facing.
As our world is turning to fear and panic, I pray that Jesus followers can choose to stand against the grain and choose peace. Choose trust. Choose contentment. Choose joy. And above all, choose Jesus. Our world needs us during this dark and confusing time. No matter what season you find yourself in, whether that is a season of waiting such as me or a season of success, I pray that you will choose Jesus.
Because His hope holds more power than the world’s fear ever could.
So I am doing my best to choose Jesus in this season. No matter what the coming months hold, I know that He is greater than anything that this world can throw my way. And I have seen His faithfulness time and time again. So why would this time be any different than before?
