Read Exodus 14:1-22.
The sheer number and size of opportunities for East-West in South and Southeast Asia are overwhelming. How can we engage and impact so many unreached people with limited personnel? How can we expand our capacity to meet pending needs?
I think the Israelites could relate to being overwhelmed in the face of a daunting adversary. Pinned between Pharaoh and his army and a huge body of water, Scripture tells us they directed great doubt and despair toward Moses and God. Moses reminded them of the Lord’s protection and impending deliverance, and God spoke to Moses to tell His people to move toward the sea so He could act.
For God to move on their behalf, the Israelites had to stop despairing, trust God, and move forward. God was in control. He knew the situation, had a plan, and was working things out to save the Israelites and display His glory.
I’m both encouraged and confident that God knows the needs in South and Southeast Asia. As big as they are—He is bigger. He is able to meet needs and enable us to be a part of His plan. I’m constantly challenged to trust God and go forward when I’m overwhelmed with the tasks ahead. He is faithful to provide a way as we follow Him!
Lord, we’re grateful to be on mission with You and are confident You know and will meet the needs of Your people. Increase our trust in Your provision when we’re overwhelmed. Amen.
-written by our Vice President of Equipping