DECEMBER 20 GOD’S TIMING, NOT MINE By Mike VanProoyen Word of Life Philippines Field Director and Regional Director of Word of Life Indo-Pacific
Ecclesiastes 3:11 In Genesis 3:15, God promised to Adam and Eve that one day Someone would come to restore the relationship between God and man which was broken by sin. The only question was this: Who would it be, and when would He come? Have you ever had to wait for something that you desired with all your heart? As a child, I can remember anticipating Christmas all year. As we put up the Christmas tree and saw the presents my parents would put under the tree, the anticipation grew – but we still had to wait to open the presents and celebrate Christmas. When sin came into the world, the perfect relationship between God and man was broken. The only way this relationship could be restored was through the Son of God taking the form of a man, shedding His blood and dying for the sins of the world. Throughout the Old Testament, we see the anticipation and excitement growing as Israel awaited the Messiah who was promised. 2020 has been a year of anticipation. On March 15, the ministry of Word of Life Philippines was halted due to COVID-19. This ministry, which saw more than 35,000 campers in 2019 and countless lives changed for eternity, slowed to a stop. The anticipation for restrictions to be lifted and for young people to return has been our greatest desire. Although virtual forms of ministry have been employed, we eagerly anticipate the day we see the camp full of young people hearing the gospel and trusting in the Savior who came 2,000 years ago. I have learned much about patience this year. I have learned that God is in control, and I am only a steward of His ministry. In His perfect timing, this ministry will be thriving again. In the meantime, we wait patiently (and eagerly!), faithfully serving Him in what He’s placed before us in this moment.
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