I was struck with fear unworthiness. I knew now what the vision God granted three years ago meant. Hordes of flaming arrows were being shot at me, but before they could ever hit me, they all burned up in God's presence. I knew the devil was going to attack me both physically and spiritually, but I also acknowledged that God's presence would be my protection my shield. I was reassured that whatever I do, I would do it for the glory of God, therefore, be protected from all of Satan's attack. It was 1:00 am. Time to sleep.
Day 8 June 7th,
Wednesday Changed from a
follower, to a leader.
Whatever I do, I do for God's glory.¡± I thought. It was a lovely Wednesday morning when I decided to relax or so I thought. Around noon, we gathered together with our missionary teams when suddenly, due to the shortage of missionaries, I was combined with the Kiboga Missionary Team directed towards the departure to the Luwero District (districts would be something like states within the United States.). Little did I know what I adventure laid ahead of me.
I gathered with the Kiboga team, along with several Rwandans, to discuss our future situation concerning Vacation Bible School (otherwise called VBS) VBS was a children Bible study program that engaged students to comprehend the teachings of Bible. However, due to the recent changes in team members, new leaders had to be established. Without further notice, I blurted out, I'll be the new team leader, if that's okay with you. Everyone nodded in agreement and the meeting commenced.
Oh man! What do I do? There's so much responsibility with leadershipOh dear, what should I start talking about? How should I go about saying it?¡± I thought throughout the meeting. Despite my five years of leadership experience, I had never experienced the meaning of a true leader. I was a leader of a group to help direct them in accordance to the vision we had in ministering the Gospel of Christ. I became a leader under Christ's authority.
Day 9 June 8th,
Thursday The
Responsibilities.
Decide¡± I pondered. Oh what to do? What to do? I expected to enjoy my new leadership role, but instead, I was getting more and more stressed. It was almost 11:00 am meeting time.
Don't worry John. I'll help you. All I'm going to do is my part. Okay? You're doing a good job.¡± re-assured Jeannie. Those were some reassuring words in spite of my weariness and troubled heart. 11:00 AM. Commence the meeting!
Our group consisted of six members, excluding the Ugandans and Rwandans. Each person came from different corners of the globe.