Out of the Mouth of Babes Part I

Devotional time again!  I must say, writing these really is a challenge for the brain cells!  But I do love sharing things the Lord has impressed on my heart.

Out of the Mouth of Babes Part I
II Corinthians 5:20

Any traveling with our family requires patience, a sense of humor, and a touch of insanity!  Our first term as missionaries to Africa with four children was a huge undertaking as we began our trip -- our own personal luggage plus many foot lockers accompanied the six of us.

Excitement (and terror on my part - I had to be confined in a metal tube for 15 hours 30,000 feet above the ground!)  was palatable as we settled in our seats.  Our plan was to spend two days sightseeing in Paris.  However, we only saw the inside of our hotel room in Paris, watching crazy British game shows on TV at 3 a.m.!  The time came to pack up for the ride to the airport and complete this chapter of our adventure!

Arriving in a taxi, we all climbed out, grabbed a suitcase, turned around, and Dale had disappeared! We had stored the foot lockers at the airport so I assumed that was where he had gone. The kids and I found our way to the gate and patiently waited for Dale to return.  I knew he couldn't depart without us because I had all the tickets!  We watched with baited breath and frustration as the minutes ticked by.  We missed our plane due to a missing husband!

Brand new missionaries in a foreign country with four children and little money had now missed a flight!  All body and mind stressors were vying to lead the pack!  God's Word ministered to our hearts; relieving us of anxiety...He is faithful!  When He has a task for us, He provides everything to accomplish that task.  Now God's plan will prevail!  How will He extricate us from this bumbling, crazy mess we find ourselves in?