But...Jars of Clay

 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. II Corinthians 4.7 ESV

Jars of clay was a fascinating concept even before the mid 1990's when a band took this for their name becoming familiar to households across America, now for more than two decades.

Perhaps it is simply coincidence...then again it may be the providence of God almighty Himself. On Friday November 25, 2016, I will have the fortune for the second time in my life to be traveling 'across the pond' to hold out this 'jar of clay' toward medical relief of a hurting people. In similar fashion, in 2004, as well the day after Thanksgiving, that I began a journey to West Darfur, Sudan. Those who know me know the amazing effect that it had in my life. One of many would be the fond relationship that my brother Doctor Asabi and I continue to have till this day. But that is a story for another time. 

On Monday I received an email notification to travel with Team Rubicon to Greece. A member of TR now for over four years, this will be my first international deployment as a medic. Thinking that my window of opportunity had past for the current operation...let's just say that I was pleasantly and gratefully surprised. 

So on November 25th this 'jar of clay' will deploy to Greece, where large communities of Syrian refugees have become relocated. The mission, called 'Operation Hermes', is to provide medical relief to a very hurting people group. I look forward to working with my four other veteran team members, to fulling our mission, to be a simple 'jar of clay', and who knows...relationships built that will only have its beginning.

For years I have lived with the daily concept of, 'Who God puts in my way'. Sometimes it is a conscious thought, but more often it simply (or providentially) 'just' happens. That is, God puts someone or something 'in my way'. So here I go...a 'jar of clay', let's just see 'who God puts in my way' and allow "His surpassing power" to have its result.

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

http://teamrubiconusa.org/operation/operation-hermes/