11.06.10 – 5:56am – Johannesburg (JOH)
JOH was originally a layover spot, but now we have to stay the night and get a hotel room somewhere.
When we arrived at the airport last evening, a very nice lady named Eunice was waiting for us. We were not expecting her, but when I noticed the name card she flashed, “Pastor Bruce Clark”, I recognized that God had been working behind the scenes. Eunice greeted us and helped us around the airport.
As Eunice gives us a ride to our lodge, we begin to minister to her in the car. It was blessed. I meditate on Romans 8:28. If we had made our original flight we would not have had an opportunity to preach a message of hope and faith to Eunice.
The lodge is a nice place and someone covered the cost. Praise God!
As I arose this morning, there was no hot water. Here we go. Welcome to missions; keep it moving! My devotional time this morning is blessed. I look over the scenery and listen to the African sounds, while listening to God.
God is speaking from Isaiah 65. He is saying that He is ready to respond. He is ready to be found. He loves His people. Pursue Him, not fortune or destiny. He’ll rejoice over us. He’ll bless His children. Invaders will not take the land again. He’ll answer before we call. But the key is to serve Him. Hallelujah! Only God can tell you how to serve Him. So, spend the time with Him. He is ready to respond.
There are so many sounds of life in Africa. I notice that birds sing with so much rhythm. I can’t but wonder if this is a source of inspiration for African drummer rhythms. Truly amazing.
