The parents who were obedient

Today, we had the wonderful opportunity to meet some people who are missionaries to all of Africa, yet their role is to meet the needs of the missionaries. Dr. Fort used to serve here for 12 years as a surgeon. He was called by God to serve, after a general surgery residency. He raised children here. After 12 years, they were told in so many ways by the Lord to move in a slightly different direction. They listened and followed the call to return home to the U.S., so he would then start a psychiatry residency. He felt led to combine the psychiatry, spiritual and medical aspects of people. He grew up having parents as missionaries and saw the needs of missionaries all throughout his life. So, his next move was back to Africa, this time as a psychiatrist/counselor to the missionaries in need. They are in need to be spiritually encouraged at any time and especially after crises in their countries. How wonderful is to have the body of Christ taking care of each other, too, out here! I was so blessed to see how they were obedient. It reminds me of the verse in Isaiah about "Whether you turn to the right or left, there will be a voice saying 'this is the way walk in it.'" I see his path with some turns in it, yet still in the general direction of being in the center of the Lord's will. He was a surgeon for a season and a psychiatrist for a season. Who knew? You never know what God will do with you, but He does have a purpose to prosper us for His glory. I fought back tears several times when he shared with us over lunch. The wife mentioned to me that she never knew what this did to her kids, but one day she heard her kids say in their testimonies that they moved around, because "our parents were obedient." Wow! Isn't that what you would want your children to say one day! What a great example of obedience and faith. I'm inspired by their obedience and pray for the same God-given direction continually throughout my life.