Last week was a busy week of packing and cleaning, and also an emotional week of good-byes. Not only did we say good-bye to a wonderful family that Sara has worked for as a nanny for the last year and half or so, but we said good-bye to many friends and family. It was an unreal feeling as we drove away from Oceanside to Sara's parents house, and then still even more unreal as we said good-bye to them and started our drive to Texas.
As we drove along, the thought of 'oh we will go there on the way back,' kept going through our mind, but we had to remind ourselves that we weren't going back. There is NO going back! We have committed our lives to following the Lord and obeying Him...even to a new land....a new people....a new type of scenery. As Disciples of Christ, we choose to follow the Lord, something that is required of each of us...to follow Him. To follow down the straight and narrow road, to the cross of calvary. Crucifying our flesh inexchange for Jesus being on the Throne. Making Jesus our King....Jesus is our King.
After three days of driving, and several stops we reached our destination. As we drove in, not only did we see the official city sign that said 'Welcome to Decatur,' but Tamara Tuttle, and a few others from Central Fellowship set up signs in the neighborhood that Granny and Papa live in welcoming us in. As we pulled up to Granny and Papas house their gate entrance was roped off with streamers and a big sign that said 'Welcome Home'.....a finish line really. It was an exciting yet nerve recking feeling actually arriving to decatur. The thought now that lingers in our mind is...'Welcome to Decatur....Ya'll!'
Thats so awesome guys! We love you all and are faithfully praying for you both!!!
ReplyDeleteYou all have been on our hearts these past few weeks, Jordan and Sarah. I loved this latest blog update. It was very bittersweet for me as the parent of missionaries. You wrote, "there is no going back." This is so true. You've embarked on the call of your life and like the Disciples...that call is taking you away from the home you know....to your real home.."Jesus Christ and the preaching of His Gospel." Jesus is your home now...and where ever He leads you and calls you...He will make a home for you there.
ReplyDeleteRemember in John 14:1 where Jesus says,
"Let not your hearts be troubled, believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also."
I know Jesus is referring to heaven in this scripture, but it is a scripture that comes to my mind often as it relates to "where I am, there you may be also." It is a comfort to me as a mom to know that my children, called to missions and ministry, are with Jesus and at home with Him because He is the one making the way. Much like you and Sarah are even now in a much different place then maybe you ever thought you would be. But, you are "home" really because you are in the place that Jesus "has prepared for you."
This season in your lives is exciting and at the same time challenging. Know that we will continue to pray that the Lord would bless the work of your hands as you minister in Texas and fill you with all wisdom, strength and joy for the things He has set before you. Lean into His love and into His promises and know that where ever Jesus calls He is there and where ever He is it is truly "Home Sweet Home."