When I first read the third assignment I was not too sure on exactly what my expectations were. Well, I began praying about it, and it was then that God answered my prayer in an amazing way. I am apart a guys bible study on campus, and we are studying the book of Ephesians. Last week we were talk about Ephesians 3 and God allowed me to stumble across this verse.
Ephesians 3:20-2, “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be
the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations
for ever and ever! Amen.”
As soon as God revealed this to me, this question became very clear to me. I have NO expectations for this summer, because I cant even imagine what God has in store for all of us and the people we are going to meet. What I do know is that God is good and He is at work in all of us, and He knows exactly what is going to happen this summer. I feel like God is asking me to just completely give this trip up to Him, and let Him just be in complete control. While, that is not always the easiest because of my own personal desires and thoughts, God is allowing me to put my trust in Him, and to give Him all the glory for everything that is happening as I prepare, and as I go. I am so thankful that God has given all of us this opportunity to serve Him, and He has picked us all for a reason, and I can’t wait for God to reveal that reason to all of us this summer.
In Him,
Jason Smith
Wow! That verse really spoke to me! Thanks for sharing!
Jason,
Very awesome! I’m glad you’re going into your trip with no expectations or at least trying to:) You’re right God is going to do amazing things this summer that no one could even start to fathom. He is so amazing! I’m praying for you and your team.
P.S. You probably have no idea who I am. I actually work at AIM in the admissions department, and I’m the one who called you the other day about your money. I just wanted to say thanks and it meant a lot to me that you asked how I was doing. It truly made my day! Can’t wait to meet you at training camp. I’ll be praying for you as your prepare for your trip.