The
Dream. It starts with an inkling, a tiny
spark of hope in the pit of your stomach; the “what ifs”. What if I had some land to bring the orphans
together as a family; what if there was a school, a clinic, gardens and house
mothers? And God- the God of “I Will”,
the God of “Never Enough”, the God of All Things”- begins to move in compassion
and unravel the impossible. When Kingdom
pleasure meets earthly planning it ignites a fire.
Show
Mercy’s Field of Dreams is in its beginning stages, but sit outside the common
area (called The Ark) and you will behold a spectacular sight. The beauty of the fog-filled valley, laden
with trees and the cacophony of chattering birds will take your breath away and
sheath you in the peaceful arms of Christ.
His majesty truly reigns over this place. There are the rooms for
interns and visiting missionaries, the hustle and bustle of activity as the
next phase is breathed into being; but you can also hear the future - ringing
laughter of toddlers as they run to get caught up into waiting arms; interns being
taught to disciple those just introduced to the Father of hope; visitors that
cannot get enough of the splendor.
This
morning, as our own iridescent colors of morning mist begin to lift, I remember
the moments of gazing over the FOD’s basin mesmerized by the creativity, the
beauty, and the love of God. During this
past week of coming home, I consistently go back to that place; now aware that
God’s promises are released to a hungry and passionate heart.
He wants to show us 'things to come' (John 16:13) to build our faith; to create a cry of desperation inside of us that clamors to "give life to the dead and speak of the nonexistent things that (He has foretold and promised) as if they (already) existed" (Romans 4:17). It's time to let God out of the box nailed shut by our stipulations, rules and periods. To release the dream so, like Mike & Lori Salley and the many others stepping out into God's bigness, we too say Yes to God's promises therefore transforming the atmosphere around us.
He wants to show us 'things to come' (John 16:13) to build our faith; to create a cry of desperation inside of us that clamors to "give life to the dead and speak of the nonexistent things that (He has foretold and promised) as if they (already) existed" (Romans 4:17). It's time to let God out of the box nailed shut by our stipulations, rules and periods. To release the dream so, like Mike & Lori Salley and the many others stepping out into God's bigness, we too say Yes to God's promises therefore transforming the atmosphere around us.
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