The exciting life of faith

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going."Heb 11:8

Isn't it interesting how the Lord calls us often times to do things and go places that don't always make a lot of sense to our natural thinking. I've just been so amazed lately with the sovereignty and providence of God. Sometimes we are so sure that God is going to do something a certain way in our lives only to find out that He is doing something totally different than what we expected. We know that about the Lord...He is sovereign and He does things His way and in His time. Yet, if you are at all like me; even though you know that about the Lord you still find yourself trying figure things out or trying to put a label on what God is doing. Abraham by faith obeyed God and went out, not knowing where he was going. Isn't that what the life of faith is all about ? Just going because God has said to go...Not trying to figure it all out or label this thing or that thing...Just going and seeing what God will do. That's what Misty and I are beginning to discover. Don't analyze...don't label...don't try to figure it all out....Just go and see what God will do. That's an exciting life if you ask me! That's the life God has called us all to live...a life of faith and trust demonstrated in obedience to Him.


Misty, Michael and I are doing well. We are all healthy (PTL) and enjoying life and ministry during this season. We have recently had a few changes with our venue situation, we are in between venues at the moment. We are using temporarily a facility offered to us by Miqlat ministries who have been joining us for church and ministry as of last month. Please keep this matter in prayer as we have our eyes on another facility here in Paarl that we are waiting to hear from the Lord on.

We just had a wonderful time with Pastor Dave and Loren from CCT who were here for a few days visiting us on their way home from Malawi where CCT will be hosting a Pastor's conference this April....It was great to see them! Thanks to all who supplied them with goodies for us...It's amazing how good a Reeses peanut butter cup tastes after a year of not having one.


We are anticipating a very busy year with all the ministry opportunities that are opening up here and also with the visitors coming from the U.S. in various months. God is so good and He is blessing our outreaches on the farms and in the township. Relationships are being made and being strengthened and people are being saved and being built up in their faith...Glory to God!


Please send us an e-mail if you get a chance to let us know how you are doing...We love you all and thank you for praying for us and the work that God wants to do here in S.A.

Blessings In Christ,
The Portland Family