After spending a very enjoyable Christmas with my Mother and Father in law it was time to say goodbye. They were returning to an unstable Pakistan just two days after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Before leaving home for Heathrow we sat down to pray for the practicalities of the journey and especially being able to find transport from the airport in Lahore back to their home. Their school minibus driver was unable to get petrol as no petrol stations were open and with all public transport being halted; there was no straightforward way home.
With no options my wife Irfana drew our attention to her daily bible reading notes for that day 29th December as a source of encouragement:
“And the Lord said, surely I will be with you.” Judges 6 16”
We prayed together and took this verse as God’s promise that he would be with them. After a tearful farewell at the airport we parted with a little faith and apprehension. The next morning we received a phone call from them both praising God for his faithfulness. When they arrived at the airport there were some taxis still running and so they hailed one expecting to pay 4 or 5 times over the normal fare. To their surprise the taxi driver had no intention of over charging them and in fact he asked for 200 rupees less than they normally pay. They got home without any problems.
As we step into 2008, we too don’t know what lies ahead but we can all take God’s promise from Judges 6: 16 with us: “Surely I will be with you”
(This is my latest etrax post for 2008 inspired by recent events).
An encouraging start to 2008.
Happy New year to you all!
Posted by: Richard Hovey | January 03, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Thanks Richard, Hope you and your family all well? and Happy New Year
Posted by: Dave | January 03, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Hi David
What a pleasant surprise to find you here. For quite some time I had been trying to check your whereabouts and I hit upon this site by chance today.
The latest I knew was that you were in Prague on a teaching assignment. What is the latest? Please update me. Your Blog here looks quite interesting (I have yet to read it fully)
I have been here in India most of the time after leaving UK, apaprt from some short trips to the USA and UK. Next time I am in the UK I would love to see you. Do give me your Tel No. and contact deatils.
Till then all the best to you.
Do get in touch
Regards
Subhash
Posted by: Subhash (Steve form All Souls and Regents ParkTennis) | March 30, 2008 at 04:41 AM
If we want light, we must conquer darkness!
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