We (my wife and I), were able to spend three days in the Adirondack Mountains with Missionaries Kevin and Savannah Pestke. It's a blessing to be able to enjoy the hospitality from the owners of the “Lodge on the Cliff” in Old Forge, NY. What a great time enjoying the scenery of the lakes and the mountains along with some cross country skiing.
The four of us spent some time in planning for ministry in the upcoming years in Zambia, Africa. We also took some serious time in prayer and Bible reading and true fellowship around the Word of God. Iron sharpeneth iron.
Every once in a while, everyone needs to have time away to rest, recoup and plan so you can get back into the work with a renewed passion and your spiritual saw sharpened.
The normally short three hour drive back home was met immediately with blizzard conditions and zero visibility. What a blessing to see God’s beautiful snow blanket the landscape and turn an otherwise normal scene into a winter wonderland. After having to stop several times to see where the road is and then continuing on at a snails pace all the while dodging stopped cars and trucks, we finally made it home in five and a half hours. I sure am glad I rescheduled the evening plans to another day.
Times like these are sometimes difficult to schedule but afterwards you realize the importance and productivity that comes out of these special times. The Lord has instituted the Sabbath to give us a time of rest, which mirrors the seventh day of creation, and we need to work to make sure this rest happens.
This is a great picture of Jesus Christ doing the work on the cross to pay for our sins and us accepting this work by faith. We are now to “rest” in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Now the work we do is done for the honor and glory of the One who purchased us. May the name of Jesus Christ be glorified in your lives today.
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