My time in Los Angeles is coming to a close. I have immensely enjoyed this experience. To be concise, this week has borne much sweet fruit. I am thankful for all the people with whom I have met and partnered. God has placed a magnificent and passionate team behind me for this coming year.
Someone indirectly reminded me of God's role in this summer. God has challenged me, guided me through, and provided for me. Most of all, He has proved Himself sovereign and faithful. Without realizing it, I have relied heavily on my own energy and enthusiasm to share of my ministry to others. As some of you have already heard, I have been tired these last couple of days and have begun losing my voice. As a result, I am relieved to know I will be returning home soon. I will be meditating on these things as I rest in the coming days.
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples." ~John 15:7,8
"He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; in whatever he does, he prospers." ~Psalm 1:3
Please pray these verses for me. I will be flying back to Chicago tomorrow night. Only two weeks remain until I join the staff team on campus. Pray and give thanks for the funding the LORD will provide by then.
By His Grace,
Jon Chen