God is so Good. Can I just say that? Because He always comes through. Have you ever had one of those times when you just knew what He was going to say, and then He actually says what you needed to hear instead? He is so faithful. I just found out that one of the biggest things that has been ahem... concerning me is actually not an issue, and that it will not only be fine, but will probably end up being a lot of fun too. I don't really want to go into the details just now, but I can assure you that it is a huge answer to prayer.
I have been here in Bandung for about three and a half weeks, and I have had a wonderful time the whole time. My original plan was to head to Salatiga on the 1st, but they asked me to stay until the 5th. I will be taking the train, and I have a friend that will be going with me to insure my safety. Such is the provision and blessing of our God. Actually, I have been blessed with favor here beyond what I thought I would be, they have told me that they wish I would stay another month at least; but I am beginning to be really excited and ready to get to work in Salatiga, to see my students again...who by the way, gave me a call the other day, not that they could really say much in English yet, but they just wanted to say hi.
As I have been here, I have spent a good deal of time resting, and having fun, and praying, and have a good idea of what I will really be spending most of my time doing...besides just learning the language, I plan on doing everything I can to figure out a way to really teach the kids English, how to express themselves, and how to be well spoken in the language, but more than that I want to show them that the Father loves them. I don't want to just give them a voice, I want them to have something to say. I want them to be confident and know that they speak the truth, and that the truth is good. I want to teach them character, and grace. These things I can only teach them if I am there with them, it comes out of a heart of love. The best way to teach forgiveness is to forgive. The best way to teach them that they are loved is to love them. It's not about one grand act of love, but about the sharing of a life...for however long. I have received more love from someone that I barely knew, who acted kindly and understandingly to me than I have from some people that I have known for years and yet they never showed any interest in what I had to say, or who I was. So far, as I have spent time here, the language has been a bit difficult, but whenever someone doesn't say it right it just turns into a laughing fit and we all have a good time. What would it be like if when we made a mistake it was good fun instead of shameful? How much more willing would we be to try? I guess what I am trying to say is that actions speak louder than words.
On a side note (but just as important) I wanted to let you know that I was able to connect with Ps. Sam this week, and we had a good talk. We are on the same page as far as I can tell. So, like I said before. God is just so good!
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