In Acceptance there is Peace There is no time in my life where the phrase, “in acceptance there is peace” has more truth and depth. Recently I have been walking through some past traumas and for some reason am surprised to find relief and freedom in the voicing and acknowledging of the fact. In John 16, Jesus is laying out a list of warnings to his trusted compadres, then in verse 12 he says, “I have much more to say to you, more than you can bear.” We find the disciples confused and wondering about the time frame and where is he going. And then halfway through in verse 19 Jesus starts explaining things more clearly ending with, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace, In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Part of me is so very thankful for not knowing what lies ahead, I think it is mercy. If we had known what Covid would do to our psyche’s, if we knew the fear we would feel about getting sick or the pain of watching loved ones die would we be any better prepared? Possibly. And I think that is why in the beginning Jesus mentions sending the Holy Spirit and then in the closing remark he tells us, ‘sure, you will experience pain and sorrow and heartache…but if you stick with me, I will take care of it all’. As we await the students to return and our future (I am done here in July) to unfold we rest well at night knowing the truth that we have the Holy Spirit to guide us and promise of Jesus sorting it all out in the end. And because of these things---we have peace (Just as he promised in earlier in chapter 14:27). Whatever situation you are in may you be able to accept it and then fall back in the comfortable embrace of our Jesus. - Kevin
- The Social Media engine of AfriGO is grinding on daily with posts on Facebook and Instagram! Cami has been running this part of the ministry for the last months and creates graphics like this one to inspire Africans in missions. This graphic references an article in our last issue.
Photos above: 1. Cami was able to give blood to help a little girl going into surgery down at the mission hospital. There are so many opportunities to help, especially here on campus. Pray for us for wisdom on where to send our resources. 2. Charlie has been online schooling for 2 weeks and has 2 weeks to go. We hope that all the RVA students will be back this Saturday and in person classes will resume the week after. Pray for a low covid rate on campus! Charlie has been working hard and is doing well. 3. Cami's work companion. She can use prayers for stamina and wisdom as she is working on 3 languages, social media and the website. We are so thankful that we hired a Ghanian managing editor for the English edition! 4. It was wonderful to spend time with Toby in the USA. Pray for him as he is in his second semester of sophmore year, and is making plans for the summer.
Kevin & Cami in Southern Africa 