Sent, Settled, and Sustained
Sent by His Calling, Settled in His Provision, Sustained by His Grace As July approaches, I find myself reflecting on our first year in Australia. This milestone also brings to mind a much longer journey that began four years ago when we left Cape Town, South Africa. From there, the Lord led us through Ireland and the United States before eventually settling us in Wanneroo, Western Australia. Looking back on the various cities and countries we have called home, I am reminded of the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul. While our circumstances are certainly different from his, I can see meaningful parallels between his experiences and our own. Sent For many missionaries, there comes a defining moment when they sense a specific calling from the Lord to go and fulfil the Great Commission. I believe it was the same for Paul: “As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fas...
