I dreamed that I made an account with Overland Missions, and once I did, I saw huge contributions on it which added up to 7,000 dollars-- more than enough for my AMT and airfare.
Taylor Ewing gave me 5,000 in the dream. Other people contributed in the hundreds and I think one for a thousand. They offered encouraging notes, and I can't quite recall the names of the others (they were unfamiliar to me other than Taylor) but they were were vivid at the time and somehow are known in our church family.
I was at Clovis Christian as I saw my account on my phone, and for some reason many people of my church family were present, and there for me. They now knew about the account existing, and an older woman confirmed she knew the name of a man on the list... but I don't think anyone knew just how much money had already been provided now.
So I want to stand up and tell them, that I think it's all covered and maybe even them some!!! But some people I don't know/can't all see move up to the stage and begin a worship song. I can't recognize the words, but I think they're saying "glory to God", so I join in and sing my whole heart. The worship leaders seem to be Hispanic, people I've never seen before, and the young woman leading them casts out her hand, causing the congregation in a cone in front of her to sway and fall back. I know it's something I'm usually very uncomfortable with, but in that moment as I fell on my knees I had peace and knew I was overwhelmed only by the Holy Spirit.
Then once the worship service ends, I see everyone is already leaving and scattered. I realize I WANT and NEED to tell them how the Lord has provided and the journey I was considering is imminent reality God is leading me into. I find Sean and Brian Duffy, and I'm just starting to tell them, and then I suddenly wake up.
And then I think about it. I remember I asked God to confirm if I should go, even through giving me a dream. I realize I have the same want and need today, not only for that promised financial provision but for how God spiritually brought me out of broken bankruptcy into a relationship of such riches and redemption. I reflect on how Overland Missions can be an opportunity to tell my story, and become connected with more of Christ's Church (maybe even with an expedition in South America), and to become more acclimated to the seemingly uncomfortable work of the Holy Spirit, and just to go forward in faith even if my account isn't literally donated all the way on the first day... since I now know God gave this adventure into my hands, and pursuing it will be an adventure on its own of growing trust and new friendship.
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