COMMUNITY:
1. a unified body of individuals: such as
a. the people with common interests living in a particular area
b. a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society
c. a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society
I've known that I'm part of a community--especially in regards to the body of Christ, but the last six months have been a constant reminder that we are not called to travel this path alone.
We have friends and family in the US who pray for us regularly and are supportive of what our calling implies. Talking with other missionaries, we realize that not all missionaries have parents and siblings who are supportive; on the contrary, some are very much against the idea of missions, or even Christianity.
God has give us our mission board, and we are so grateful--the fellowship, the prayer network, personnel who specialize in Member Care and Homeschool consultants, our supervisors (past and present). The list goes on and on.
Another amazing blessing has come through national churches. Not only have we been invited to worship with nationals, but we have spent time just "being" with fellow Christians. They have also been an amazing blessing when we have had physical needs--finding quality doctors or giving us a place to stay.
So, as I begin this new year, I am reflecting on how the Lord has blessed me through the community of believers across the globe.
How good and pleasant it is when God's people
live together in unity!
Psalm 133:1
