This post has been contributed by Jenny. Who has answered the call to serve in India, sharing the hope of Jesus to those that the Lord has placed around her. I know you will enjoy her reflections. I certainly am!

He Is Faithful

It was by faith a young girl from Galilee could sing her heart out in praise to the Father after receiving the most terrifying, yet greatest news of all time. She, a virgin, was to give birth to the long-awaited Emmanuel (Luke 1:30-33).  For the people of Israel, the birth of Jesus meant the wait was finally over. God the Father had given them the promised Savior –He was now with them.

 

About two years ago, in a hot and muggy hotel room in Agra, God told me He was going to bring me back to this country. I wish I could say I was overflowed with joy and obeyed immediately; but unfortunately, that was not the case. For a while there, I wrestled with how India could possibly be part of “The Plan” –or what I perceived to be God’s plan for my life. I was scared.

 

However, the Father reminded and comforted me with the promise that is found in His son, Emmanuel –a promise that He is with me, always. Which brings me here, two years later –I am currently serving in India, sharing the same hope that has faithfully carried me through many up and down seasons with those who have yet to hear that a Savior has come. Every day, I can walk in confidence knowing that God is with me. And if God is who He says He is –if God is perfect in love, and Jesus is love embodied –I have nothing to fear.

 

Christ’s birth was and is a reminder that God continues to prove Himself faithful. The prophesied Messiah of old came and we know He dwelt among His people in all perfection. Unlike human affection, His love is perfect and is never fickle. I have that as a guarantee –my God is faithful, He is unfailing, and He is with me, always.

 

Love incarnate was born to set us free.

Love incarnate was born to dwell with thee. 

 

Jenny