More Than Conquerors

    “I remember your faithfulness to Noah, I remember your faithfulness to Moses, I remember your faithfulness to David. I remember your faithfulness to me. You have never left me, Oh Lord.”

    As I brought up in one of my first blogs, God has been revealing to me His name as Rabbi. He has taught me so much and continues to do so! I think back on the trip and one of the things I remember the most is hearing of God’s faithfulness and provision time and time again.
    I remember His faithfulness to Stella, and how she loved going to school, but was unable to go for a few years because of money. A friend took her from her village to Kampala so she could go to school. When this friend’s wife refused to take her in, a friend of theirs took to Stella to Mengo home, where she was provided for and her school fees were paid. Now Stella is one of the most smart and disciplined young women I have ever met, and she is planning to go to University next year.
    I remember His faithfulness to Ibra, and how his parents died when he was younger, but Ibra was not left alone. God had provision for Ibra. His grandparents took care of him, though they faced things like poverty, house fires, and thieves, Ibra and his family were protected and persevered. He was able to come to Bukesa home and is now one of the most joyful, fun loving, precious, spunky boys I know!

Ibra

Douglas

    I remember His faithfulness to Douglas, and though he had been through poverty, being falsely accused, and taken to prison, Douglas did not loose his faith. Douglas ministered to the fellow inmates in prison, and God provided for his family while Douglas was unable to work. Douglas is now a driver who blesses every passenger he drives. He is passionate about the Lord, ministers to everyone around him, is a leader in his church, and is known by so many in Uganda. 
    I remember His faithfulness to Laura and Dana and the path that led them to Africa. In their selling of possessions and her homes, and listening to where God wanted them to go in Africa, they was led to the children’s home where they now live and love so much! In addition, God provided $25,000 through one check by someone hearing their story. Now Laura and Dana are in Africa for two years, with present and worry free minds, as all expenses are paid. They are blessing many!
    I remember His faithfulness to Maggie, and how she, with God, overcame her rough past, being the first thirty years of her life. She decided to change the ending of story, and moved to Africa where she now teaches girls and boys, who have fallen through the cracks of society, skills in the hospitality industry which equip them to obtain a job when they graduate. Maggie is no longer defined by her past, but shares her testimony and helps young men and women not to be defined by their past, but to take ownership of writing the rest of their story as well.
    I remember His faithfulness to me. I remember His faithfulness in my life. I remember His faithfulness to me leading up to this trip and His continued faithfulness to me during this trip. He has never left me. He never will. He will continue to be faithful, and I will continue to hear about His faithfulness to others. Praise God for what He has done and will continue to do!
     I think of all of the people I mentioned, and so many others I have met, as well as myself, and I am simply, yet powerfully reminded, We are more than conquerors through Him who loves us.