Another week has flown by in east Africa and I am becoming alarmingly aware of how little time I have left. I have officially changed ministries and living arrangements once again. And, have already been blessed with new friendships with the Kenyans I am working with.
This weekend I was able to go up to Karatina to help with some training and teaching. The seminar was on leadership and learning to run small groups. There was a video used in the teachings called “Dust”. It dealt with the phrase, “take my yoke” and “may you be covered in the dust of your rabbi.” I am going to try to explain it as it opened my eyes to some new truths.
The guy in the video starts off explaining that in the Jewish tradition that most boys didn’t get schooling beyond 10 and that only the best went on from there. Then from the next break only the best of the best. It ends up that only the very best students were chosen to be a disciple of a rabbi. When the student would go to the rabbi and ask to be his disciple, the student would be asked a lot of questions. If the rabbi thought you were good/smart enough to learn to do what he does then you could follow him. That means… that when Jesus approached James and John while they were fishing, they had already been rejected by a rabbi. So, when Jesus called out to them to follow him… of course they go running because it is every Jewish boy’s desire to be a disciple of a rabbi and these boys had already been rejected. It also meant that Jesus was saying .. he thought they had what it takes to do the things he was doing… to learn and follow him. He thought they were good enough… He believed in them. It is the same today… when the Lord called us, He believed we could learn from him and do what he called us to do. Why he would ever believe in me is beyond my understanding. I fail and mess up… I am weak and stubborn, I am a ragamuffin. But…still He called out to me and invited me to walk in his footsteps. Satan has begun throwing fear back into mix for me. As I see my time coming to a close in Kenya and this huge black hole of a future waiting for me as soon as I return, I become a little overwhelmed. I begin doubting who I am and if I have what it takes. The lies of the deceiver fill my mind and I must remind myself that the Lord is in control. For me, to know that my Lord believes I have what it takes is the most comforting thought. I only pray that I will follow so closely in His steps that I will be covered with the "dust of my rabbi."
This weekend I was able to go up to Karatina to help with some training and teaching. The seminar was on leadership and learning to run small groups. There was a video used in the teachings called “Dust”. It dealt with the phrase, “take my yoke” and “may you be covered in the dust of your rabbi.” I am going to try to explain it as it opened my eyes to some new truths.
The guy in the video starts off explaining that in the Jewish tradition that most boys didn’t get schooling beyond 10 and that only the best went on from there. Then from the next break only the best of the best. It ends up that only the very best students were chosen to be a disciple of a rabbi. When the student would go to the rabbi and ask to be his disciple, the student would be asked a lot of questions. If the rabbi thought you were good/smart enough to learn to do what he does then you could follow him. That means… that when Jesus approached James and John while they were fishing, they had already been rejected by a rabbi. So, when Jesus called out to them to follow him… of course they go running because it is every Jewish boy’s desire to be a disciple of a rabbi and these boys had already been rejected. It also meant that Jesus was saying .. he thought they had what it takes to do the things he was doing… to learn and follow him. He thought they were good enough… He believed in them. It is the same today… when the Lord called us, He believed we could learn from him and do what he called us to do. Why he would ever believe in me is beyond my understanding. I fail and mess up… I am weak and stubborn, I am a ragamuffin. But…still He called out to me and invited me to walk in his footsteps. Satan has begun throwing fear back into mix for me. As I see my time coming to a close in Kenya and this huge black hole of a future waiting for me as soon as I return, I become a little overwhelmed. I begin doubting who I am and if I have what it takes. The lies of the deceiver fill my mind and I must remind myself that the Lord is in control. For me, to know that my Lord believes I have what it takes is the most comforting thought. I only pray that I will follow so closely in His steps that I will be covered with the "dust of my rabbi."
5 comments:
WOW! My excuse for all this dust in my home is that I've been gone for several days, but I now have a whole new perspective on DUST ---It's not so bad after all! You look GREAT in the picture with your friends --it's always wonderful to see pictures of you there! I love you and pray for you daily. "Miss" Nancy
P.S. Since dust CAN be a good thing, I think I'll keep mine a little longer. The excuse is that it reminds me of YOU!
Yay! 1) a beautiful picture of you smiling, and 2) I am not going to get rid of my dust either!! Once again, you made my day. Your Rabbi and your family know you have exactly what it takes to fill that black hole of a future. Faith, love, stubbornness, and a determination only a few possess. All my heart.
Be Joyful - Pam
Thanks for sharing~ You always brighten my day. The picture is great too!
Love- April
Meghan, Don't you ever believe Satan's lies. You are definitely chosen by Him to be his servant - and I think a very good one at that. Satan only wants you to think that you are not able - His attacks are a sign that you are truly being faithful. You are filled with the greatest power of all - the precious Holy Spirit. Stay Strong and never never believe the deceiver! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. All our love and prayers, Rosemary
"Take hold of the hope offered to us... We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:18,19
Even when we have questions, we need to remain faithful. It is hard. We are praying for you daily and look forward to the day your come back. Garth
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