Stewardship of Grace

We left for Uganda yesterday, but there have been some road blocks, or runway blocks, if you will. Our flight out of Omaha was delayed over two hours and we missed our connecting flight to Amsterdam. I am writing right now from a hotel in Detroit, where we spent the night last night. Our flight to Amsterdam leaves around 6:45 Detroit time tonight. In the end, we will be arriving in Uganda a full 24 hours later than planned. Although we are bummed that we are losing a day, God is stretching us, growing us, and showing us His grace. 

There have been many stories shared together. There are so many unanswered questions of why this happened, but one of the many great things that has come from the delay is the strengthening of the relationships within the team. 

"Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:8-10

In preparation for the trip, one thing we learned about and studied was the strengths and weaknesses of each team member. This scripture spoke to me today as we were sharing how we have seen God's grace through each other during this trial. When there could have been grumbling, there was joy and love. When there could have been stress and confusion, there was peace and leadership. It is only by the stewardship of our gifts that we are able to grow together in the grace of God during trials. 

All in all, we are learning. Above all, God is sovereign. By God's will, my next post will be in country. God Bless. 

-Taylre 

John 15:12