A couple of months ago we were in the midst of getting our house ready to sell, packing up our belongings, and preparing for our departure for Indonesia. To say that Matt and I were feeling overwhelmed would have been a major understatement. Our mile long “to do” list never seemed to get smaller and I felt like we were drowning in the tasks that needed to be accomplished before leaving Spokane. A wise friend kept reminding me, “God has called you to this, and He will meet you each day.” In the back of my mind I believed her, but the question kept surfacing, “but how?”
An Indonesian marketplace will be part of the Scheer’s new adventure
A few days later another friend said he wanted to stop by to give something to Matt. He brought over a brand new drill and impact driver (perfect for using on the cement walls that exist in many of the houses in Indonesia). We were surprised. Though he hadn’t told anyone, Matt had just been thinking about how his drill was about to expire and that he would probably need a new one. How did our friend know we needed this? He humbly responded that he was looking into a new drill for himself and felt prompted to give us one. God knows what we need before we even ask.
The gifts continued … a home cooked meal, a few hours of donated time to help clean or pack. My friend was right … God will meet us. I realized then that I don’t need to wonder how he will do it, but rest in the fact that He will.
For your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” — Matthew 6:8
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That was just what I needed to read today. 🙂 My husband and I hope to fly for MAF in the somewhat near future, but there are days when life just gets a bit overwhelming working towards that goal. We always can use more reminders that God is truly in control. He has our best in mind.
Rochelle, how exciting for you guys! I know how discouraging it can be preparing for missions…and how long it can take to get there, but God has shown us time and time again that He has the perfect timing in His hands that we get there. Any earlier and our hearts wouldn’t have been ready! If He has called you to join MAF and serve overseas, he will help you along the way and remove any obstacles. Blessings to you guys!
God has proved himself to me, in this same way, over and over and over again. We were in Indonesia for several years. My heart is still there. We are currently in the process of moving from one state to another — your “blog” was a timely reminder that God can do the same things for me HERE in the U.S. that HE did when we were overseas. God bless you as you follow Him in obedience. You are in for an adventure!!!!!!!
Thank you Vicki! How awesome to hear that Indonesia still has a place in your heart. I’m glad the ways God has worked in our lives has touched yours as well.