The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. 

Zephaniah 3:17

I didn’t deserve to go on this mission trip. My registration occurred during the same month of the deadline. Some choir and orchestra members had prayed, saved their money, and rehearsed the repertoire of almost 90 songs for two years. Six concerts were to be performed throughout Italy to sing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

To know that God’s will revealed that I would become one of the team of 276 was a gift from Him. But the reality was a surprise to me! So, I prayed—​Lord, what is this? Why are you placing this opportunity before me? I don’t deserve this! How can I prove your worthiness?

Since the previous year had been gruelling for us while we sought answers regarding my husband’s health demise, my fear of leaving him— for even two weeks— had escalated. God admonished me through one comment from our minister of worship.

Let’s pray and see what God does with your husband’s health this next month. Remember, we serve a Mighty God!

More faith, more courage, and relying on others’ prayers became joyful as we watched God work. Everything fell into place for us, personally. Our dear friends were my travel companions, and my husband did well during my absence. God was glorified on this mission trip, and singing in all six concerts was a highlight of my life!

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him,

How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.

Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus!

Oh, for grace to trust Him more.

Jill Hendrix

*1882, ​‘Tis So Sweet To Trust in Jesus,” William J. Kirkpatrick, Louisa M. R. Stead.