Wednesday, July 20, 2016
But the
Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23(NLT)
Continuing with our journal from a short mission trip
to South Africa:
Zimbabwe Journal, Sunday,
October 7, 2007
4:30pm
“We left for Victoria Falls – only 10 minutes’ drive
away. We were not disappointed. This incredible sight reminded me of Niagara
and the Grand Canyon, and, of course, the magnificent hand of our Creator, God.
We walked one side of the canyon along the river,
moving along the ridge on paved walkways.
It was worth the seat and mosquitoes – and then some!
Tammy and Matt (above) are a husband and wife
missionary team. Tammy also loves to do
photo journalism. Mat hates it that Tammy
has no fear of getting right up to the edge of a 300-foot drop – straight down,
no safety net! He spent most of the walk
holding-on to the back of Tammy’s backpack, holding her back like you’d restrain
a toddler from Greensboro traffic.
From the overwhelming pristine beauty of Victoria
Falls we descended to the shopping mall. It was an outdoor market for tourists. And from the moment we stepped off the bus we
were surrounded by young men who do not know the meaning of “I don’t want it”.
Within a half-hour I’d emptied my pockets of the money
I brought to bring home a few keepsakes, and realized I had bought some heavy
items to lug around Zimbabwe until it was time to go home.
Again….stuff!
8:00pm
When we returned to the lodge Gertie had a wonderful
fish dinner ready. We’ve been in
Zimbabwe for 7 hours and already consumed more food than most African people
eat in a week.
I guess that when it comes to leaning over a cliff,
Matt wished Tammy had a little more of the Spirit’s self-control. And I’m also guessing the Lord wishes the
same for me when I get too close to the dinner table.
As for Victoria Falls, one of the famed seven
wonders, it’s hard to exercise any kind of control when it comes to
the awe and wonder you feel standing near to where God’s hand has drawn so dramatically
on earth’s canvass. And, with Paul, I
don’t think there’s a law against feeling that way!
For You Today
What brings out the child in you? What makes you stand wide-eyed and
jaw-dropped? If you have trouble
answering that…it’s been too long since you stood in His presence.
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