The Call

How many times has the Lord called me to do something and I let fear stop me?  Fear of losing friends.  Fear of not having money.  Fear of never getting married.  Fear of not having a job.  Fear of the uncomfortable.  Fear of the unknown.  Fear of rejection.  How many times has He called me and I obediently walked into the Call?  I feared breaking up with my boyfriend but had to follow His call.  I feared leaving my family but had to trust He would provide.  I feared leaving my friends and possibly not having friends but once again I trust Him.  He calls us to high places, we must obey.  The first part of the great commission is, “Go!”.  Go step out of boat and onto the water, Peter.  Go lead the people out of exile and in to the promise land, Moses.  Go divide the land and be a leader, Joshua.

God told me I was going to Go to a third world country after I got my Masters.  I didn’t know where, but I knew I was supposed to be with African Americans (so immediately I thought cool Africa!).  Then the Lord told me, “Haiti”.  I walked obediently into His call- He told me to commit a year but I knew in my heart it was going to be longer.  I am praying for what next year looks like.  God has opened the doors for me to being the team coordinator for the Tugwells with Outside the Bowl/ Titus Task.  Is there fear behind that? UMMM absolutely!  God wants me to plan trips for Americans to come and serve Haiti.  I have to find translators, transportation, housing, finances, and places and people to serve in Haiti.  I cast all my worries on Him.  Satan would love for me to walk in fear and say no and that I can’t do it.  Truth is… I can’t do it!  Christ Can!  “He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world” 1 John 4:4.

I am praying about His Call on my life.  I know it is in Haiti.  The Lord also says to take care of widows and orphans.  I have a dear friend who is a widow with 5 beautiful girls who I absolutely love with all of my heart.  They live right next door to me and have the greatest patience with my Creole and our form of communication.  My friend knows how much I love her girls.  One lady asked me if I had any kids and I said no.  Immediately, my friend Odet turned around and said,” Oh, Heather. Pa Vre.  W gen cinc timouns! Heather. Not true.  You have 5 kids” referring to her 5 girls who I do love so much and would do anything for those girls.  She is a widow, who has 5 girls, and no job.  I am seeking the Lord about what to do to find her a job because I love those girls so much and her!  What Call does the Lord have for me with Odet?  He says to take care of the widow.  How can I take care of her? 

Your call could easily be for 1 person because the Lord cares about the 1 lost son.  Your call could be quitting your job to start something new.  Your call could be forgiving someone who you could never forgive.  Your call is from the Lord.  Your call is that one lost person who desperately needs a Savior.  What does He want you to do?  Do not let fear get in the way.  Because “His perfect love drives out all fear” 1 John 4:18