I want to preface this post by saying, thank you. If you are
reading this blog you are more than likely a friend of the Fellows program and
I cannot say thank you enough for your prayers and support. Knowing there are
kind and loving people like yourselves, who sacrifice time and commit to us as
we grow in intimacy these next 9 months is beyond words, thank you.
Unity. Rhythm. Intentionality.
Upon my arrival here in Greensboro these words have become a
recurring theme of my every day life.
One of the first things we did as a Fellows community was
hike an 11-mile trail. I would be lying to you if I said it was easy, it was
quite the opposite. It was not only physically demanding but to some degree,
emotionally. However, walking through what seemed like endless rain, hornets,
and snakes, the Lord transformed my heart in only a way our Creator can.
Barriers were broken and I was able to see my brothers and sisters in a surreal
element. I was able to see their strength, character and a true passion for
reaching a new beginning. At times we walked side by side and it reminded me when
“Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two…” Two by two.
Together – as partners in the mission – we work for the coming of the Kingdom,
for the freedom of the oppressed, to make love visible in our own respective
corners of this deluded, tormented, beautiful world we’ve been given. And what
a relief this is! It’s not my job or your job to unravel the whole knotted mess
of the world; it’s just my job to work on my small sliver. My friends who I have
left back home to do their sacred work, and you who support the program here in
Greensboro… complete my ministry where I cannot. What you do, I cannot. Two by
two – together – we complete each other’s Work.
As I sit here at the beginning of what I know will be a
challenging and rewarding year, I can’t help but think of the unknown. I used
to be afraid of the unknown and the uncertainty of it all. But after being here
for what seems like seconds in the eternal presence of God, and living in such
a welcoming and genuine community, my heart is full of hope. I am hopeful for
what will come and how the Lord will use you and I to be the hands and feet of
Jesus.
