Missionary Monday

Asia. Lots and lots of people. Most of which have never heard the name "Jesus" in any language. So that's why two of our friends have committed their lives there. They have health problems, have missed seeing their grandchildren being born or celebrating birthdays or being around to help a sister with a terminal illness. It's hard. They know they are doing what the Lord has called them to do but it's still hard. How do you reply to your 4yo grandson at the airport - "Don't go, Gramma. If you love me don't go." With tears in her eyes I saw my friend gently hug him one more time and explain that someday he would understand that she did love him dearly. And I saw the pain in her eyes and my heart ached with hers. But it also rejoices with hers when neighbors say to them "You're different. Why?" and she can share the "reason for the hope within". And when her husband risks it all to take the Word to those who have accepted The Word of Life and long for a Bible in their own tongue. What are their names? I can't tell you but I can tell you that their names are written in the Lamb's Book and underneath their names will be many other names that wouldn't be there if they didn't tear their hearts to board that plane while grandchildren and grandparents are both crying as they travel back to a dark place to bring The True Light.
Pray for them today. She has surgery in less than a week and her husband will not be with her. Another grandbaby was born early and they missed the birth. But they are growing God's kingdom and HE is keeping track of all of their sacrifices. As the husband says "Ain't GOD GOOD?"!