Tools of God - by Dani

The mission helpers are back in Kathmandu tonight after 9 days of being on the road. The Lord has continued to bless this journey across the world -- so much more than we deserve or could have ever hoped for. He covered up the sun for us on the long hard hike uphill to Hattibang and then pushed the clouds away long enough for us to see a gorgeous view of the Himalayas in Pokhara.

It's easy for me to get caught up in all the extra activities that go along with this trip and forget the real reason I am here. I am so grateful for the elephant rides and the views and even the crazy driving (sometimes) and the list goes on and on. God has blessed us beyond measure. But there is absolutely nothing on this trip that compares to the blessing of being able to share the Gospel with people who have never heard it. How incredible it is to be God's tools to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19), as He commands. 

God says, "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news" (Isaiah 52:7). I can almost guarantee the not a single one of the mission helpers has beautiful feet right now by any earthy standards. Mine are covered in blisters and bandaids to cover those blisters and dirt because I was too tired to shower tonight. But in God's eyes they are beautiful because He is using them to carry His message of a Savior to places that aren't always easy to reach. 

But our feet are not the only tool He is using to spread His Word further. We are so fortunate to have support from our church. This trip would not be possible without the prayers and donations and verbal support and encouragement from back home. "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us" (1 John 5:14). Prayer is so important and so powerful, so please continue to keep us in your prayers. And when this incredible trip comes to an end, please continue to keep God's mission work in your prayers. Nobody's work in spreading His Word is more important than anybody else's. We are all His tools and must use what He has given us to the best of our ability.