Gratuitous rhyming aside, I have lots of both shots and thoughts from this trip.
Pictures and thoughts are at Remember Ambassadors.
A powerful story in the Weekly Reminder.
And a few of my favorites…
Last night I couldn’t help but sit and wonder at the Lord’s amazing power, as I sat with a brother in Christ on his porch overlooking a huge portion of Amman. He spoke limited English, but our conversation was rich and deep – it was true fellowship with broken communication.
Did you know that Uriah was killed only a few miles from where I am today?
Did you know that when the angel of the Lord commanded, “Unto the church of the angel in Philadelphia write…” the letter went to modern-day Amman?
I didn’t. But this brother was from Jerusalem, and his wife was from Nazareth, and her family was from Bethlehem, so he was well acquainted with the history that surrounds us. It makes Scripture come alive to see these places, up close or even at a distance. But it is perhaps even more profound to see the Body of Christ come alive by seeing it at work. We’ve worshiped with them, talked to them, ministered to them, and yes, been ministered to by them. And we share a very common bond.
It’s beyond amazing to fellowship with each one – my conversation with this brother was just one example that I could give. He is 40 years older than I, with a vastly different life experience than any I can anticipate. His language, his culture, his home are so different than mine, but we share a Savior. And we share a common eternity.
Some shots from the last two busy days…
The olive grove that is supporting the hospital we visited today - from the orphanage that this ministry is building.
This evening a couple of the members of our Remember team attended an Iraqi worship service before heading over to the coffee shop for Internet access. And the worship was amazing, transcending all language barriers.
To see the joy in these believers was surreal, and as they raised their hands in worship, singing from the depths of their hearts, I couldn’t help but notice the wonderfully familiar feeling of the Spirit of God. In an unfamiliar land, in an unfamiliar church, in an unfamiliar language, the Spirit was the same.
And we have seen more than our share of that Spirit. We have seen that Spirit at work every step of the way. (Read the current Ambassadors update here.)
Today’s pictures–
Amman from the 11th floor of the Belle Vue.
You know, I don’t really mean to focus this trip’s pics on beverages. Tomorrow we’re starting our clinics, so stay tuned!
It’s 1am, so I only have time for a few pictures for now…
I had the chance to read the story of Moses’ death at the top of Mount Nebo - a highly moving experience.
Speaking of moving experiences…
It’s been a whirlwind of preparations this week, and I don’t feel nearly ready. This trip has presented planning difficulties the likes of which I’ve never had before, and I’m praying hard.
But what is evident, not just to me, but to the whole team, is the attack of the enemy against us. The attack has come in many forms (not the least of which is the former head gasket on my car - another prayer request entirely) but it is there, and very real.
Would you pray for us? The attack excites me, because it means that this trip has the potential to do a great work for the Kingdom, but at the same time, it is hard. A lot of things have to come together on this trip, and your prayers provide us a hedge of protection.
And as you celebrate the 4th, please remember in your prayers those that do not have the freedoms we have been blessed with. Happy Independence Day!
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