Happening for a Reason

Just arrived in Cape Town, South Africa this evening at 8 pm. We started traveling yesterday morning at 6am. Seems like a long time to travel, but it really went pretty fast. Seems like we have been waiting for this day for a long time. Since we knew about eleven months ago that God was calling us to South Africa, it has been amazing to see how drastic our lives have changed for the better.
After arriving in Cape Town, I was experiencing a whirlwind of emotions; exhaustion, excitement, totally at peace, contentment, sadness that the country is so segregated even after the apartheid ended about fifteen years ago, and ready for how God wants to use us to reach the people here in Africa.
All four of our flights were on time and all of our luggage was waiting for us at the terminal. So grateful! We each had two suitcases, 50 lbs. a piece, a carry on, and our computer bags; pretty much all we own. I know so many people have been praying for us. It’s a true blessing to know that we are covered in prayer.
Stephen Murray, a friend that Aaron met through networks via the internet, picked us up from the airport. Him and his wife, Robin are part of an Acts 29 church plant here in Cape Town. They are housing us for a week before we start our Church Planting Experience and training with All Nations.
I am so incredibly grateful for God’s unending love and grace. I feel His presence as we arrived here in Cape Town tonight. I know that God is going to open our eyes and hearts to such amazing things here in Africa.