It doesn't matter where you are

(this is related to my previous post)
After I left East Timor and went to Bali, I wonder whether this once-a-month sharing opportunity will continue. It was silly of me to think that perhaps this sharing opportunities only happen in East Timor(since it started there. But don't we think like this sometimes? ). And of cos very soon, I realise it has NOTHING to do with the location or where it started. It has EVERYTHING to do with prayer. And God is at work no matter where you are. He just require willing vessels that desire to do His work.

And so it happened. I was at a shopping centre one night and my friends were late in picking me up. The stores were all closed by then except for starbucks and this local cafe called "Daily Bread"(no, it has nothing to do with the devotion material). I bought a drink and was reading my magazine when the waiter interrupted me. So I talk to him for a while, hoping to return to the interesting article i was reading when he sat down and asked me more questions. Ok, so we chatted and somehow, God gave the opportunity for me to share with him a testimony of a balinese who became a christian. He listened intently. Although he smiled sheepishly when I invited him to go to church(that's a polite Indonesian 'no'), I certainly believe that this seed is sown into his heart. I do what God wants me to do and He will do the rest. Results belong to Him.

I'm now back in Singapore and God just gave me the opportunity to share for this month. I was at my friend's wedding dinner a few days ago and I got to share with my ex-classmates. In the first place, I wasn't even suppose to be there bcos I actually told my friend that I couldn't make it bcos I was in Timor then. Secondly, there was no more seat as I didn't reserve on time but that morning, my other friend couldn't make it and I took over his place. I'm amazed at the opportunity God gave me. My non-believer friend actually asked me ,"so how did you become a missionary and end up in Timor?" Perfect question for sharing my testimonies.

This really encourages me and showed me that no matter where I am, God can use me and is using me in His perfect plans. When I was in Bali, I wasn't feeling very good bcos my heart aches for Timor and I long to return. As I waited and prayed, God reassured me that I had made the right decision to leave but He didn't say when I can go back. (that means more waiting and long-suffering and continual surrender to Him) As I surrender, there is this sense of liberty lifting me up with joy even when I still feel sad that I can't go back to Timor at this time. I don't know how to describe this liberty and calmness - it surpasses all understanding. God is so wonderful - He reassured me that no matter where I am, as long as I am walking in the path He has given me, He will be there with me. And He will comfort me, love me and use me.

"Lord, I lay down everything before you. Use me in your plans. Teach me your ways. In everything that I do and every decision that I make, let it be your will, and not mine, be done. Amen"