Hope Beyond Hope

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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.—Prov. 13:12

A great test of character is how we react when things do not go as we hope or plan. As Debbie progresses in her chronological Bible reading this year, she noted the examples of Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and Joseph in their extended periods of deferred hope. After having enjoyed the advantages of Pharaoh’s household in his youth, Moses led a stubborn people for 40 years in the wilderness because of their complaining hearts. Later, his own disobedience cost him the privilege of entering the Promised Land. In the case of Joseph, Genesis states he was 17 years old when he was sold into slavery by his brothers and age 30 when he was promoted to second in command in Egypt. His situation must have felt hopeless at times during those 13 years of betrayal and prison time. And what of Sara and Abraham ignoring the Lord’s timing for the birth of the promised son? To this day, our world still suffers ethnic strife because of the Ishmael debacle.

Beyond hope deferred

Hope deferred foments many opportunities when it is tempting to distrust God and pursue our own agenda. On the other hand, for those Biblical examples who did not succumb to the dangers of deferred hope, we still marvel at their fortitude and dedication centuries later. May we be like the righteous man who may fall seven times but gets back up again each time (Prov. 24:16)!

Come and See (Psalm 66:5)

Verlin suffered a minor version of deferred hope this week. Invited to participate in the CHE Internship training to teach an online lesson, he failed to connect on time. Thankfully, the Internship staff has a backup plan for any person invited to share remotely. On a positive note, Verlin confirmed with our Ivorian CHE partner, Emmanuel, that the funds we sent on behalf of another to help with the Internship expenses arrived safely via a transfer from an Ivorian bank.

Debbie and her sister continue to provide 24/7 watchful care for their father. His weakened state has taken a toll on their health, especially with sore backs and lack of sleep. Hospice is seeking a respite situation that could provide them with 5 days in February, should their dad tarry on this earth. Pray with us that a space will become available to keep Eddie for a few days. Debbie has not been home in three weeks.

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 The CHE Internship is underway in Ghana. Pray for Spirit-led teaching and that each person attending receives the training and encouragement they need to flourish in ministry.
   
• 🙏 Pray for believers at this CHE internship who will return home to areas where Christian persecution is rampant. Some even travel to the internship at risk.
   
• 🙏 Ask the Lord to open the hearts and minds of the people who will hear the Gospel (perhaps for the first time) at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Pray especially for resources to reach visitors from closed countries where Bibles and other Christian literature are scarce or not allowed.
  

Your partners in the Gospel,
Verlin & Debbie

Verlin and Debbie

 

Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC) is a mission of dedicated medical professionals who participate in the CHE Global Network. Together, in a loose affiliation of individuals, churches, denominational, and nondenominational agencies, we share God's Light and Truth through Community Health Evangelism (CHE). Verlin and Debbie accept donor partners to contribute as led to provide support as we maintain residential ministry to expand CHE ministries in Cote d'Ivoire under the auspices of CHSC & Ivorian partners. Tax-deductible contributions by check are to be made payable to the CHSC with Andersons #0118 written on the memo line. Mail to CHSC - PO Box 132 - Fruitvale, TX 75127. Give online via the CHSC @ www.che4a.org (3% fee) or TDF - specifying Verlin and Debbie Anderson in the optional Memo.

 

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