The Mission Never Ends, Though the Location Changes

Through the years, I’ve experienced 29 mission trips and now my first chaplain deployment. I’ve learned to thank God for being able to serve with other brothers and sisters in Christ. Here in Florida’s panhandle, reconstruction will take years. We were told yesterday that an analysis of aerial photos showed at least 4,000 homes and businesses are in need of major repairs from Hurricane Michael. Our mission here is to help bring hope and healing to the hurting. That mission continues around the globe.

I thank God for my chaplain brothers and sisters. Though some had gone on many deployments with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, they were humble, gentle and understanding with us wide-eyed newbies. And our chaplain coordinators were so encouraging and trusting that we would make the right decisions . The fantastic and dedicated Samaritans Purse staff went the extra mile with accommodations, logistics and food. Local pastors trusted us time and time again with their church members and resources. And finally, the residents Most affected by the devastation of Hurricane Michael. I did not see even one fist raised to heaven. At most I heard two people asking God “why?” The vast majority of locals thanked God for the lives of their loved ones. They reached out to help their neighbors.
Thank you and God bless you Prayer Warriors!