7/12 Reflections on Leaving the First Camp and Going to the Second

Malachi 3:6 “I the LORD do not change…”
Immutable: The theological term for God’s unchanging nature. As we left our amazing first week, we were all extremely sad and emotional. The incredible bonds we shared with them surpassed all we could have ever hoped for. However, everything except eternity must come to an end. We had to say our goodbyes and part from a team where we had joined together in partnership with God to do amazing works. Then we left. The hour long van ride from the first location to the second was filled with uncertainty, sadness, and anxiety. Upon arrival, we felt ignored here. Which of course is understandable because compared with the first place, anywhere would feel less sociable. We also felt a little annoyed at the lack of preparation on the local team’s part and the lack of communication between the teams. Sometimes during the meeting, we had no clue what was going on and what was expected of us. Overall, we were really uncertain of things to come. Yet, in these moments of uncertainty, we must continue to trust in God for He is immutable. The God of the first camp is here also. He remains God of all, creator of all. As I woke up this morning, God sent this reminder in an unlikely form. He sent an insect to sit on the floor next to where we sleep. Yes, an insect of all things. While a talking donkey would've been nice, I guess we'll have to settle for the insect at the moment. The thing may have been disgusting to me at other times, but at that moment, I saw the beautiful creation of God. The insect looked perfectly aerodynamic, with its head like the head of an airplane; its wings seemingly perfectly designed for flight. Jason commenting that it was shaped like a bomber plane. The creature was a testimony to the presence of an almighty Creator. God is there, always watching out for us. His character never changes and He loves us so very much. As the team faces uncertainty, we must remember God and the amazing works we just saw last week. However, this lesson applies in all areas of life. I pray that this lesson may not ever leave my heart, the lesson that the God of all creation doesn’t change. He is a constant and He will constantly be there for every one of us. We must not forget that our Savior, “the LORD [does] not change.”