Something Old, Something New

With the title above, a person might think I'm talking about weddings. I've officiated at one just recently, but that is not what is on my mind today. The something old that I'm referring to is something that I've done in many ways for many years. Something that is comfortable while at the same time always making me realize I'm dependant on someone else. It is telling others about the love of Jesus. On Sunday, May 27th, a group from our church is planning to travel to Matamoras, Mexico for a mission trip to tell others that Jesus loves them and minister in various ways to them.

That brings me to the something new part. I have never been out of this great country of ours. I have never seen the level of poverty that is supposed to exist in Matamoras. Confessing freely, I am just a little bit nervous. But then I keep returning to the words of comfort from the pen of the Apostle Paul (and the Holy Spirit) "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13)

As we go to Mexico, there will be something old, something new. I wonder if that is what it will be like when we gain the eternal perspective? All of the glory of heaven and the full glory of God will be new, but won't there be some of the familiar as we bask in the great love of Jesus, the one who made our blind eyes see? I think so.