Life is an
adventure from beginning to the end.
Perhaps
what’s most exciting, is where the Lord will send
His people
on the mission that He Himself has planned,
To
Turkey or Arabia or other foreign land!
Of course,
if we are young enough, then going oversees
To
represent the Master, is something that should please.
It doesn’t
seem to work like that; we’re scared of the unknown.
We feel
intimidated and even though He’s shown,
That we
His ambassadors, we feel a little scared;
And
wonder, “can we do it?” and “have we been prepared?”
There is
no easy answer. We cannot see ahead.
We have
an inner feeling that we will soon be dead!
We wonder,
if we’re doing the God appointed deed,
Or on
some great fools-errand that never can succeed.
There is
no easy answer. Our faith is on the line.
Will we
be a failure or will the Christ life shine?
It’s easy
to give answers, when others want to know.
But
it’s another matter, when you’re the one to go!
But one
thing is quite certain. He’ll never let you down.
Whether
in our neighbourhood, or in some foreign town;
He’s
promised not to leave us. His love for us is sure.
No
matter what the future holds, we know we can endure,
Anything
that happens. Perhaps there will be pain!
But we
are in the service of the Lamb Who once was slain.
We know
how much he suffered. We know how much He cared.
And in
the light of what He did; there’s no need to be scared.
The worst
thing that can happen to us is that we’ll die.
That’s
doing us a favour! No matter how they try,
They
cannot change our future; no matter what they do,
We know
that Jesus loves us; He’s standing next to you!
Perhaps
we’ll be imprisoned? Perhaps we’ll face the whip?
But if
we patiently endure, He’ll never lose His grip.
Lying
right before us, is joy that has no end.
And
when this life is over, on this we can depend.
That He is
waiting for us, with arms extended wide,
To
greet us as a bridegroom receives His precious bride.
And in
that very instant, we’ll know it was worth while.
At last
we will behold Him and see His lovely smile.
Jim Strickland – Written 15th November 2011
