It is easy to get lost in the immediate needs of our daily lives. We forget the most important thing to do is to remain in communion with our Lord Jesus Christ and with each other. Choosing to step out of our comfort zones to fly across the world and meet the people Victory is reaching through our global missions has brought home the truth of God's plan. God's work on earth is accomplished only through His followers. We are forever blessed by the people we have come to love in South Africa.
"For I know the plans I have for you." declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. " Jeremiah 29:11
The biggest surprise.... we received more hope than we gave when we saw with our own eyes, just how much God's love has accomplished in Dihatswane.
The thing that touched us the most... the hope the villagers had by knowing we cared.
The Journey Home
Our final days in South Africa are days of travel and time to process our last week. Just about half way between Dihatshwane and Johannesburg, we stopped at, Kwa Maritane, a resort that is located in the middle of a game preserve.
Can you see the lion??
The animals that are preyed upon, often stay close together. We saw zebra, giraffe and warthogs in one area.
The game drive was an experience not to be missed. The opportunity to see these animals in the wild reminds us just how powerful and creative our Lord is!
At the end of our drive we had a BBQ South African style. The resort employees people from villages. Tourism is a large part of the local economy.
The entertainment was native dance performed by local young people.
Our final farewell to Lerato, our driver. Lerato is the driver for all mission trips. He is part of the family. Lerato is expecting twins this week.
Lerato we want to hear when the twins are born!
The final portion of our trip home. The long airplane ride home. Looking at this flight status board brings home just how far we are from home.
Well we must be family now. How else could we put pillows on our heads ant take pictures in a public place? This time spent together has created a bond of trust and hope.
Physically we have arrived home. Emotionally and spiritually, we will be traveling for days and weeks to come. We are excited to see where the Lord will take each of us from here.
We prayed for expanded territories. This trip was just an preparation for the plans the Lord has for us, the territories are yet to come.
The more love is shared, the more it grows.
Thank You Lord for this opportunity to share your love.
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