Delays

There seems to be a theme here these days - delays, in little things and big. The third world lends itself well to this theme. Here they say: "just now." Joe has been searching for certain car parts to repair our car that was damaged back in April. He still hasn't gotten them. The streets where we are living were supposed to be paved, hopefully before rainy season. There are piles of dirt everywhere, but little has been done.Rainy season is almost here. Delays. We have been praying continually for Jon to get a job. Nothing has developed yet. Our co-workers, Jeff and Cheryl Garr, have to go back to the States to treat a medical problem. They treated the problem while on furlough, but it has gotten worse. As much as they want to be back in ministry, God has other plans. Delays. Just today we were on the road with Scott Adams and the Glovers driving to Kwakwani for a brief visit. We started smelling burning rubber and had to stop to check it out. Praise the Lord for cell phones! Scott was able to call the mechanic who said it sounded like wheel bearings and should be repaired ASAP. So, we turned around and went back. Delays. The list could go on and on. It appears that the problem has been fixed and we plan to head out early Thursday morning. I couldn't help but think of Proverbs 16:9: "Man makes his plans and the Lord directs His steps." We have been planning and praying for this trip for weeks. God knows. I am so glad I can trust Him. There may be delays in your life right now. The Guyanese believers like to say:"God knows the best." What peace comes from placing ourselves completely in His hands because He knows the best!