Monday, July 29, 2013

Mountains of Hope




This picture doesn't do it justice, but you will find these huge mounds scattered all over South Asia. Unfortunately, they are worshipped by many here because they believe that snakes live in them, and here snakes are idolized and worshiped. However, we know the truth about the creation. As believers we can marvel at the creation knowing that every created thing has a creator. There is only one God, and He is the only one who can create beautiful things out of nothing. We can look to how much more amazing and beautiful the creation's Creator is. So, some of these huge mounds are several feet tall, and some even taller than me. Yet they are created by tiny little ants. God gave some of the tiniest creatures the ability to make something huge. I am sure the ants never have any idea of what they are building, but they sure are faithful in consistently carrying those tiny grains of dirt. However, one ant could never do this all alone. They all work together. There are many difficulties fighting against trafficking in India while fighting for women victimized by human trafficking. Many is the number of walls to break through daily. However, we have the Great Creator on our side! Just as he allows these tiny ants to build huge mounds, He uses us. Oh how much more must He use us, as His children that He dearly loves. Individually we can feel tiny, and may sometimes feel that we contribute little. The enemy may attack with lies about our insignificance, or say that we are failures. However, thankfully we are all working together over here in India. We are not alone, because we also have those of you helping and supporting from the states. When we all work together we contribute to a great movement, a mountain you could say, of Love that is active, and it is moving persistently in preventing young girls from becoming captive, setting the captives free spiritually, and restoring the freed. So, pray, give, and serve. Wherever you are do whatever He calls you to while knowing that you are the Lord's favorite. He loves us all so differently, but each so perfectly. In walking with Him He gives us every tiny ounce of ability, strength, faith, and courage needed to move forward in building the mountain. He gives us a role in His active love and work to set the prisoned souls free. 

Psalm 146:7 " The Lord sets the prisoners free" 

Isaiah 44:2

CEV
I am your Creator.
You were in my care
    even before you were born.
Israel, don’t be terrified!
You are my chosen servant,
    my very favorite.

KJV
Thus saith the Lord that made thee, 
and formed thee from the womb, 
which will help thee; 
Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; 
and thou, Jesurun, 
whom I have chosen.

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