During the month of March, I picked up a few precious lessons from my QT...
1) Leviticus 24-25
The Lord commanded the Israelites to work the land but let it rest in the 7th year. In 25:6, He says that they could eat whatever the land produced on that Sabbath year. So even in the season of rest for the land, it was still fruitful and God provided for His people.
I have been worrying about Geneva, mainly because I would have to stop work. I was worried of being "de-skilled", worried that I have to struggle a lot to get back all that I have achieved up to now, worried of being jobless when I return... These were the things holding me back from embracing this adventure. After reading the above, I felt peace. Maybe it was time to let my land rest, and see God provide for me, and realise that He is enough.
2) Numbers 11-13
The report of the spies going to the land God wanted to give them. Only Joshua and Caleb returned confident and unafraid, sure that God would help them conquer it.
At that time, M and I were planning a recce trip to Geneva. My heart was still swimming in doubt and worried about moving to a totally new place. But reading this made me think if I could have the same eyes and faith as Joshua and Caleb?
3) Luke 1:26-56
Mary's attitude, when the angel brought her the message, was what I need. She did not care what others thought about her (unwedded mother, etc) or the consequences she may face (Joseph calling off the marriage etc). She immediately obeyed.
If this is God's assignment for me, in this season, I need to embrace it with same enthusiasm Mary did. It's a time to serve M and E, to rely on God and a great opportunity to walk closer with Him and experience change.
4) Numbers 28:16-29:40
These parts can get a bit mundane reading as they write out the many feasts and holidays the Israelites had to observe. However, I came to realise that time away from their routine was seen as giving God their dedication.
So, maybe, Geneva is the same for me... Time to come back, time to reflect, time to change and experience new things...
Mary's attitude, when the angel brought her the message, was what I need. She did not care what others thought about her (unwedded mother, etc) or the consequences she may face (Joseph calling off the marriage etc). She immediately obeyed.
If this is God's assignment for me, in this season, I need to embrace it with same enthusiasm Mary did. It's a time to serve M and E, to rely on God and a great opportunity to walk closer with Him and experience change.
4) Numbers 28:16-29:40
These parts can get a bit mundane reading as they write out the many feasts and holidays the Israelites had to observe. However, I came to realise that time away from their routine was seen as giving God their dedication.
So, maybe, Geneva is the same for me... Time to come back, time to reflect, time to change and experience new things...
