Dear Friends, the last four days have been quite an adventure! Our team was prepared for a long journey but none of us expected that our stamina would be tested and stretched so much. We have endured snow, ice, wind, rain, flight delays, re-booking issues, random unexplained ticket cancellations, extremely long lines and 25 pieces of lost luggage—ALL of this just to be here in Uganda.
At every moment, when hope seemed lost, the Lord opened a door, or a window, or literally a seat assignment just in the nick of time. He has blessed our compression socks off with tiny traveling miracles and answers to prayers that sounded more like groans than actual words. From the beginning of this trip, we’ve been brought to the end of ourselves and we are learning how to trust Him fully for every next step.
Upon our arrival at Ebenezer Baptist Church, our Ugandan brothers and sisters welcomed us with open arms and soul reviving excitement, and we give God the praise for this blessing. Our friends here truly know what it means to seek after Him and love one another (and us) with audacity and purpose. After a short visit, we drove over to the farmland (which I believe is going to need a new nickname soon!) and stood in awe at the wonder of God’s work. The construction of Ebenezer Christian School is under way and we are grateful that God has called Mission Mbale to partner in His kingdom expansion.
As we walked along the newly constructed fence at the back of the property, the setting sun broke through the clouds with such brilliance that we all knew God was blessing us again. No matter the clouds of our momentary situation, the Son will have His say. He will remind us all again that He is good all the time, and all the time He is good. It is His nature, this Love that breaks through. And as our Ugandan friends say, WOW.
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