I've been going through one of those dry times that always seem to come after a period of alot of activity.   It seems that the enemy hones in on my fears of being seen as one of those "crazy" Christians.  You know, the ones who assume that everything they want is a sign from God.  That I don't have to check in with the Father to be sure it's His will, not mine.   And the waiting.  I have a hard time waiting.  I keep remembering Kim saying "don't get ahead of God"!  I'm the one who always wants to run ahead and see what's coming.  So, I'm trying not to get ahead of God and His timing.  So, I wait, maybe not patiently, but I wait.  And then the doubts.  Will this ranch ever get off the ground,  are we just dreaming?  OK, I know God has made Himself known in the process all along, but I'm feeling a little ...impatient.  Then I read:  Tell Archippus:  "See to it that you complete the ministry you have received from the Lord".  Col. 4:17.  Well, that seems somewhat relevant to me and my circumstances.  I wonder who Archippus is?  I'll have to look him up. 

Life then takes off for the day and I get busy with homeschool and picking up kids and all my duties of the day.  I get a little time to myself and stumble across a website for a camp in Jabez, KY.  I read a little about their work and how long the processess has been; building and developing, etc.  I was so blessed by God's little bit of encouragement, I sent them a message thanking them. 

On the way to church that evening, I tell Steve about my day, the discouragement, the glimpses of God's mercy and encouragement.  So during the opening of Breakaway (our midweek kid's program)  Steve whispers in my ear, "Archippus means...master of the horse!"   I LOVE GOD!  I litteraly fell over laughing!  How like Him to tell me exactly what I needed to hear, and, in my doubt, make it clear that, indeed He is talking to me.  So, I am encouraged to complete the ministry He has given us.  What an amazing God we serve! 

OK, so I'm not yet a master of the horse, but by His grace and for His glory I will press on. 

In His Grip,
Meaghan