It may not seem like a big thing, but tonight I went to Bible study alone. Usually, Jazmine comes with me, but tonight she couldn't make it. So I went. By myself. To a Bible study completely in Spanish.
I've been learning a lot about faith lately. I can't get over this verse:
Romans 4:20-21
"Yet he (Abraham) did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being FULLY PERSUADED THAT GOD HAD THE POWER TO DO WHAT HE PROMISED."
We're talking about Abraham. His descendants were to outnumber the stars in the sky. God told him to sacrifice his only son on an altar. Talk about a test of faith. Everyone knows the story, Abraham tied his son up, raised the knife, and God provided a lamb. The Lord promised Abraham he would be the father of many nations. Yet he bound his only son and placed him on an altar because the Lord told him to.
Did he cry while looking into his son's terrified eyes? I'm sure he did.
Did he wish he had stayed home? He was only human.
Did he trust the Lord? Absolutely.
Abraham believed that even though God told him to sacrifice his only son, God would provide a way out. Abraham expected God to show up. And He did. And He still does.
On a much smaller scale, I was intimidated tonight. I didn't really want to go to Bible study alone. I know enough Spanish to get by, but if you know me at all, you know I hate saying the wrong words. Honestly, I thought about staying home. It's comfortable and safe. But, I went. And God showed up. He always does.
Every single time I go to my Bible study, I am able to understand every word of Spanish that is spoken. This is a group of 20-something women chatting away about what God is doing in their lives. They use words I'm know I've never heard before.
But, the Lord is faithful. I am convinced that it is by His power alone that my mind ceases to translate every word to English. I just get it. It is God's word whether in Spanish or Japanese. Same Spirit. Same Lord.
He is faithful.
"I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise will always be on my lips."
Psalm 34:1
3 comments:
Katie, good for you to persevere. I'm impressed with how you go to study and gained so much. God is good.
Your Faith continues to inspire me, thank you for being an encourager.
Cuando veo todo lo que has hecho en tu vida me siento muy orgulloso por todos los logros que has alcanzado y por los muchos que alcanzaras, puedo ver al Senor obrando en tu vida para ser un instrumento por el cual Dios impactara muchas vidas de una manera tan maravillosa. Eres el ejemplo de una mujer entregada a Dios y que siempre busca el corazon del Senor y que no importando las circunstancias siempre obedeceras su palabra. Estoy muy orgulloso de ti preciosa, eres la mujer mas maravillosa que he conocido en toda mi vida.
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