Who Was, and Is, and Is To Come

Romania Week 3 

I’ve been trying to piece together all of my thoughts so forgive me if this post is a little bit scatter brained—I’ve had a lot on my mind.

I have been asking the question “WHY” so much lately..

Why have these kids been left by their families? Why are they subject to live a life that they never chose for themselves? If God is good, WHY does he allow these things to happen. The bible says that he is the defender of the weak..but it seems like they are not being defended right now.

Who am I to question the Lord? I know that in EVERYTHING he is Holy. He is holy when there is joy but he is equally holy when his children suffer and are in pain. He doesn’t “save his holiness” for certain situations and not others.

I have been reading through Daniel and it has opened my eyes to God’s power and authority. This is comforting because I know that although it looks like he has no control over what is happening to the orphans around the world, he is still sovereign.

When Nebuchadnezzar is ousted from his kingdom and driven to live with the wild beasts for 7 years he comes to recognize his humanity and God’s power. Daniel 5  says “..he was fed grass like an ox, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, until he knew that the most high God rules over the kingdom of mankind and sets over it whom he wills”. 

He is not absent! He commands the rise and fall of kingdoms and earthly powers. The bible is full of this truth. I found comfort in knowing that God is not ignorant to what is going on with his children who seem so abandoned. He commands the authorities who make the political decisions concerning these precious children. So much politics, so little progress.

We sang Revelation Song as a group the other night and my heart ached for Christ’s return. The darkness of a world without him is almost suffocating and seems to cloud over any glimpse of light…this place is not my home. But I know that he is coming soon! I am overjoyed that one day these kids will find a love with their heavenly father unlike any they have ever known.

“…For he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end. He delivers and rescues, he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth…” Daniel 6:26-27

AMEN TO THAT

Here are some pics from the week! 

Going for a walk in the park! He didn't know what to think about the stroller

He is approximately 3 years old

Celebrating Mallory's birthday (another intern)

A night in town with a few of the interns

Sunset 

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