As I read this passage from my devotional the other night it struck me hard, right to the core of my being. What a difficult thing to do? Forget about the cares of this world and genuinely trust in Jesus when you can't see the way ahead. No five year plan mapped out of exactly how your life is going to work out. Not knowing how you will pay your bills, or trying to live up to the expectations of the ones you love, or figuring out how to live the comfortable life you grew up living.
In the verse Oswald included Jesus has just walked on water and is calling out to Peter, "come." Peter steps out of the boat, not knowing the way ahead of him, and begins to walk on water. The verses following say that Peter than saw the wind and became afraid making him begin to sink. Jesus than literally says to him "you of little faith, why did you doubt?" I am currently in a situation very similar. I heard Jesus' voice clearly saying "come." So, I came here to Uganda and began the processes of starting Suubi House. Now comes the wind, or shall I say the cares of the world? Not knowing the way ahead of me. Out here walking on water with no instructional booklet. I am not qualified, I have no money, I don't even know what my next step is. But my choice is simple, either trust God or sink. I choose to trust. Not because it is easy or because I am good at it, because honestly I am horrible at it --but because I know that the truth is God is for me and will never leave me or forsake me. I wonder what Peter would have felt if he hadn't doubted and reached Jesus, rather than hearing him say "you of little faith"? I encourage you (and myself) to daily trust Jesus in whatever situation you are in, allowing him to prove himself good and faithful---because he is.
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me -2 Corinthians 12:9
I am believing that HIS power would be made perfect in my weakness. Though I don't know the way ahead, he does! He has called me to come, so here I am.
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With all my love,
Sarah Mae Bowman
In the verse Oswald included Jesus has just walked on water and is calling out to Peter, "come." Peter steps out of the boat, not knowing the way ahead of him, and begins to walk on water. The verses following say that Peter than saw the wind and became afraid making him begin to sink. Jesus than literally says to him "you of little faith, why did you doubt?" I am currently in a situation very similar. I heard Jesus' voice clearly saying "come." So, I came here to Uganda and began the processes of starting Suubi House. Now comes the wind, or shall I say the cares of the world? Not knowing the way ahead of me. Out here walking on water with no instructional booklet. I am not qualified, I have no money, I don't even know what my next step is. But my choice is simple, either trust God or sink. I choose to trust. Not because it is easy or because I am good at it, because honestly I am horrible at it --but because I know that the truth is God is for me and will never leave me or forsake me. I wonder what Peter would have felt if he hadn't doubted and reached Jesus, rather than hearing him say "you of little faith"? I encourage you (and myself) to daily trust Jesus in whatever situation you are in, allowing him to prove himself good and faithful---because he is.
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me -2 Corinthians 12:9
I am believing that HIS power would be made perfect in my weakness. Though I don't know the way ahead, he does! He has called me to come, so here I am.
If you want to read about Suubi House you can like our Facebook page here:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suubi-House/320166901368666
Also, if you would like to contribute you can do so here:http://www.indiegogo.com/Suubi-House-Uganda
With all my love,
Sarah Mae Bowman
