“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”Isaiah 43:19 NLT
Previously God was reminding His people of His deliverance of them from Egypt, but now, He was about to do something new.
Today, I claim this and step into the new. After two disappointments with my American friend, the Lord is pulling me back to Himself and saying, ‘not that way, follow Me into the new.’ My friend and I have been prevented from travelling to China and now Mugu, North-West Nepal. I can see a pattern and after watching my friend’s performance in front of the university professor, I know better. My friend acted and spoke as if my project was her idea and whilst this does not bother me too much I also saw her disrespect for the authorities there. It was a warning. The authorities did not receive her well and therefore would not grant her request.
I am left to rearrange the remainder of the year and consequently I am travelling back to Australia for a month to help an old friend and see family. This will be a good time of reflection and waiting on God for His ‘new thing’.
I know I came to Nepal to learn the language and be able to speak coherently to the people. Yesterday, whilst I waited for transport, several old ladies walked by and tried to engage me in conversation. I heard some words I knew, but realised there is still so much to learn and patience is required. I want to speak to them and understand them.
When I return to Nepal I will go back to college for another term to solidify my language. No grand trips, or projects, just humble learning. I submit to staying in Kathmandu. As much as I love country this is where I must be.
Lord, I wait on You to hear Your voice and follow Your way! Amen!
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