In the midst of the Worldwide Covid 19 Pandemic, Abba kept us and we thank Him.
2020 Africa Mission Trip Chronicles
Strategic Steps
I am so excited to share this report concerning our 2020 Kenya, East Africa Mission Trip. Of course the scripture in Psalm 37:23 ( “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way”.) truly went from Logos to Rhema throughout the entire trip.
First Step:
This was the first time in two decades that the trip was changed from the month of August to March.
Second Step:
My personal schedule wouldn’t allow hubby and I to go during the teams normal end of the month time frame. So Dr. Criddle said she would check to see if arrangements could be made during that second week of March; and praise God! It was possible.
Third Step:
The Bishop in Africa sent word to Dr. Criddle that the entire crusade would take place in the Nakuru area, which too was a first. This was due to a couple of reasons; one there was an invasion of swarms of Locusts in some parts of East Africa. We give God praise because they did not touch down in the area where we were. Hallelujah!
Fourth Step:
Because of the shift of the Mission Trip to the month of March, I realized once we were there that our 38th year wedding anniversary was coming up. And I said the year before when we were planning for our 2019 India Mission Trip: “That I didn’t want to be on the Mission Field for my wedding anniversary, no way. Well, Abba show me a thing or two. But Praise God, my African Family, gave us an unforgettable celebration.
Step Five:
As the crusade continued, some of the love ones back home began to contact us with concerns, because of the corona virus pandemic. They wanted to know how we were doing and asked if we were going to be able to enter back into the USA. We responded that we would trust God every step of the way and not make any rash decisions.
Step Six:
The Mission was complete and now we were scheduled to stop in Tanzania, Africa for our respite. Well, we continued to follow direction of Holy Spirit and go with our original plan and not change our ticket to come home early. There was only one dilemma; all of the team had visas to enter Tanzania, except one member, who was previously, denied when we applied for them before leaving the U.S. This means she would have to reapply for it at the Tanzania border. Praise God! They granted her the visa.
The last and final step, sealed the deal.
Step Seven:
As we were relaxing and unwinding in Tanzania, we saw on CNN how they were broadcasting the extremely long line in the airports. The lines were filled with U.S. Citizens who change their plans and tickets to return home. We realized Holy Spirit was clearing our path, so that we wouldn’t have to wait in U.S customs. A man can plan his ways, but God will order his steps according to Proverbs 16:10 A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.
But we must listen and obey. Amen
