Our Global God

I know, I know.  So much for the daily blogs from Guatemala.  So now I am reduced to condensing a week of God-experiences into one post (ok, maybe two).

For now, I will skip the funny stories - such as the "gun" at the customs security check-point, the free lunch at the Bacardi Bar and the catch-phrase of the trip, "business is business".  Ask any team member and you will hear these stories and more.  But not too much - what happens on a missions trip, stays on a missions trip. 

I do have to share the biggest thing God showed me throughout the week.  It was kind of a slap in the face - we all like to think we are pretty good.  Yeah, sure, there is always room for improvement, but as long as we have a grasp of the big stuff, doesn't that count for something?

Humbleness is a word that comes up a lot on missions trips.  You are humbled by the surroundings, by the daily lives of those there, by the tragedies you hear about.  Yes, we are blessed among all nations, and we take most things for granted - all still nothing new.  But this time I was humbled by His glory, I was humbled by His faith, and I was humbled by His children.  

It's so easy to forget that God is moving everywhere.  We know He's here in America.  There's no doubt that He's alive and doing great things at TrueNorth.  But to see His glory being revealed to His children all over the world, makes us remember how small we are.  What a tiny part of a giant God we truly are. 

There was a woman who had just gotten back from India.  The last time we were in Guatemala, I got to spend a little time talking with her about her upcoming trip and all the issues that surrounded it.  She had quit her job and was trusting God to provide while she focused on His calling to India.  Listening to her adventures after she came back, her faith radiating, her passion exploding, humbled me.  Not only do I think I couldn't do it, but I don't know many that could say, "Here, God, take my life and do what you will, wherever, however". We have such a tendency to control, that we often miss out on His greatness, for fear of the unknown.

It really humbled me, to see those that seem have so much less than we do, reaching out for those around the world.  Theirs hearts were breaking for those that don't know God, not those that have less.  And so, thank you, to our Guatemalan brothers and sisters, for humbling me.  For showing us how global our God really is.

Next blog, I promise, funny stories and Milo adventures.

-Katie