11-1/2 days... That's how long I've been in Africa.
Perhaps because of jet lag, perhaps a short circuit between my ears, but it seems like I've been here a month, or two, or three... more on that later.
Before I left America, several people said something like this to me, "keep us updated." So after 10 days of keeping you in suspense, (or not) here is another post.
I'm here to help at 2CBN. A TV station, so naturally I thought I would be doing stuff with media, video editing, camera work, etc... Well, since I've been here I haven't touched a video camera, and I haven't done any video editing. But nonetheless I'm helping with the TV station. How? Making playlists... That's basically the schedule... what goes on the air, and when. Its pretty simple, but very important.
Tonight I asked Daniel what I would be doing long term. He said he wants me to perfect the process and work flow of making playlists, and pass that job on to someone else. That's exactly what I intend to do. How? I do not know. But I will do it. Because I don't believe that God had me travel 9126 miles just to make playlists.
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might..." (Eccl. 9:10) I think everyone has, at one time or another, wanted to do something great. But a baby doesn't start learning to walk by running a marathon. They learn by taking that one step, and then another, and another, until you can hardly keep track of them. I'm starting small, not necessarily by choice. But that's okay, God knows best...
On a side note, last week Daniel and I went to Mombasa, to take pictures at the wedding of one of his friends. We rode the overnight bus, which was interesting. Mombasa is on the coast, so I got to see the Indian ocean for the first time!
Back to what I started back at the beginning. It doesn't really matter how long it seems I've been here. I'll be here until God sees fit to put me elsewhere.
Thank you for all your prayers and support. Please keep praying for 2CBN and those involved with it.
Thanks for the update. We're praying for you and Daniel and 2CBN.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your post, I can't help but think of a hymn Fountainview Academy sings in Steps to Christ in Song. I'm sure you're familiar with it, so I won't type the whole thing.
ReplyDelete"In the harvest field now ripened, there's a work for all to do;
hark the voice of God is calling, to the harvest calling you.
Little is much when God is in it, labor not for wealth or fame;
there's a crown and you can win it, if you go in Jesus' name.
Does the place you're called to labor seem so small and little known? It is great if God is in it and He'll not forget His own."
When the widow cast in her 2 mites, she didn't think she was contributing much, but it was huge in God's eyes. God has you there for a reason. I didn't expect college to be my mission field, but here I am!
You and Daniel are in my prayers.
Nicole
Thank you Nicole! God bless you in your mission field as well. :)
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