God spoke to me.

I mentioned that God spoke a word to me during our time at the Garden Tomb. But I have to preface it with an explanation (I'd use the word "brief" but you all know that is not possible with me).

Our men's group at church has been studying about being ready for God's great adventure of life. One of the people we focused on was Caleb -- one of the 12 spies to go into the promised land and the only one to stand with Joshua to say they should go in. Because of Caleb's faith, God promised him he would make it to the promised land. Forty-five years later, when Caleb was eighty-five years old, God not only fulfilled his promise to Caleb but He blessed Caleb and his tribe to take Hebron -- the good high ground -- from the giants known as the Anakites.
God has continually led me back to Caleb in the past several months. His faith and integrity have been an inspiration to me.

Now, fast forward to the Garden Tomb: After we had finished communion, we began singing a few songs. I mentioned earlier how exhausted we all were. I was cranky and just wanted to get back to the hotel for a fifteen minute nap before leaving for the evening concert. Even when we were given the opportunity to share if God was speaking to us my thoughts were, "Please, can we just get this over with?"

We sang another hymn and I was suddenly enveloped by the Holy Spirit. It hit me almost as if a rushing wind came through the alcove where we were sitting. In the middle of the song I crumbled, unable to sing or do anything other than bury my face in my hands and weep.

Gos spoke to me in that moment in His still, small voice. His voice was meek and tender but all the time filled with the power and authority of the Almighty God. He filled my heart with these words, "Be faithful. You will take the high ground for me." Overwhelming is the only word that describes that moment. I knew immediately that he meant both Brenda and me in our ministry. It would not be the last time on the trip that I would feel humbled and unworthy in the presence of our Holy God.

I know the details of such a promise will only be revealed in God's time. I also know that it will require raw faith for Brenda and me to stay faithful to the call as we make our way. Just like Caleb, there will be times of wandering through the wilderness, and there will be times of battling giants.

Regardless of what the world or the enemy throws our way, God will be faithful to His promise. Brenda and I will be faithful -- and we will take the high ground!