I mentioned that last month I went to a country that is hostile to Christianity to help equip the members of an underground church to more effectively study the Bible. It was a long 8 days. It was completely engaging and completely exhilarating. I came back tired but excited about what was accomplished.
I was surprised and a little disappointed that for the next week I was wiped out. I figured it would not take that long to bounce back. I was wrong. It has also taken longer than a week.
I am not sure that I have fully recovered from the trip. My time in the Word in terms of Bible study has been good. However, meeting Christ in that time has been hard. I do not know if it is because we stirred up those folks in the Word and the enemy is retaliating, or if I just am still emotionally drained. Whatever it is I did not expect this. I will be better armed next time.
That is one of the lessons I have learned over the years. I have to be aware of how the enemy comes after me. I have to guard against his schemes. From time to time he throws me a curve ball. I try to observe that and learn so I will be better armed the next time.
It is a good practice.
I am not sure that I have fully recovered from the trip. My time in the Word in terms of Bible study has been good. However, meeting Christ in that time has been hard. I do not know if it is because we stirred up those folks in the Word and the enemy is retaliating, or if I just am still emotionally drained. Whatever it is I did not expect this. I will be better armed next time.
That is one of the lessons I have learned over the years. I have to be aware of how the enemy comes after me. I have to guard against his schemes. From time to time he throws me a curve ball. I try to observe that and learn so I will be better armed the next time.
It is a good practice.
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