Several years ago someone told me that fear is just false evidence appearing real. Fear could be thought of as the enemies counterfeit of faith. Hebrews 11:1 tells us that Faith is assurance in things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. We have this assurance through Jesus Christ and when we place that trust in Him we can hold on to what we know is true based on the Word.
During these weeks I've struggled at times by allowing false evidence or false thinking to be set before me, believing that it may be real. But when I take that evidence and compare it to God's word the light exposes it for what it really is. When we think too long on these things we can tend to make them become very real and allow doubt to settle in. However, when we have a promise, a word or a God given dream; we have the assurance that He will bring about the things that are hoped for. In the midst of this week I have never felt more sure that this is the time for this mission.
I have been very blessed these last couple of weeks by such encouragement in following this dream of going to Africa; along with pledges of financial support that have brought me a quarter of the way to my goal.
Thank you to all who have been the voice of Jesus through your words of encouragement.
