Psalm 126; Isaiah 43:8-15; Philippians 2:25-3:1
Day 27 | Friday, April 4
I posted an overview of Union Gospel Mission’s Lent Devotional March 6 and am posting four excerpts during March and early April.
This week’s entry is by Xavier Law, Cantonese Ministry Pastor at Fraser Lands Church in Vancouver.
The devotional is widely available in print (check the back shelf in your local church) and online.
When the Bible says, “Lead out those who have eyes but are blind” (Isaiah 43:8a), I can’t help but think of the experience of leading 11 brothers and sisters to the Republic of Congo in Africa for three weeks of short-term mission service in mid-July 2024.
Our ministry partner was New Sight Congo and their vision is “for a world where no one is needlessly blind.”
Four in five people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, suffer from preventable or treatable causes of blindness. New Sight Congo is committed to eliminating all reversible and preventable causes of blindness and severe visual impairment.
When we hear how they have experienced God’s power, protection and provision over the past 12 years, we are amazed at what God has done!
During our three-week service in Congo, our entire short-term mission team had many wonderful experiences of God answering prayers, which were quite impressive. After returning to Canada, we also shared these stories on different occasions, and everyone was encouraged by God’s amazing work.
The Bible says that “all the nations . . . and the peoples” (Isaiah 43:9) are to gather together to hear the testimony of God’s people. God is the Almighty One, Redeemer, Creator and King, yet He insists that His people be His witnesses to the truth and power of God through their lives (Isaiah 43:10,12).
Xavier Law
Not only did God make this call in the Old Testament and Isaiah’s day, but He still wants to proclaim God’s truth to the world today through His people as His witnesses in this age.
Do you still believe in God’s power today? If so, trust Him to continually call you today to be His faithful witnesses in this age, and every experience in your life will never be wasted!
My Lord and my King, give me a courageous and willing spirit so that I may boldly go wherever and to whomever You send me and be Your witness. Amen.
Xavier Law is Cantonese Ministry Pastor at Fraser Lands Church and Chairperson of the Alliance Global Serve Canada board in Vancouver.