It is hard to believe that my time here in Swaziland is quickly coming to an end. How can it be that I have already been here for almost four month? Words can not describe all that I have seen, experienced, learned, and felt. I have had the opportunity to work beside some incredible Swazis, Americans, and South Africans. These people inspired me daily and they will forever be role models in my life. It is sad knowing that my time in Swaziland will be over in four days but I am also excited to be returning to Minnesota. I can not wait to be reunited with friends and family. I have been thinking a lot about the Great Commision as I prepare to leave Swaziland and start life back up in Minnesota.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:19 & 20)
We are all called to live the Great Commision daily. I am realizing that you don't actually have to "go" anywhere to fulfill this calling. Rather, we must "go" with our lives. I love Swaziland and I am thankful that I had the opportunity to be a part of God's ministry here. It would be great if I could come back and continue working here but this isn't the only place that God is calling me to live out the Great Commision. We must learn what it means to "go" in our everyday life. Thankfully, we don't have to travel across the world to follow God's calling.
I have attempted to learn a little bit of SiSwati while I have been here. Two common phrases used for good bye are "sala kahle" and "hamba kahle" (the "k" is pronounced with a "g" sound). Sala kahle means stay well and hamba kahle means go well. I think that these two phrases are beautiful little reminders of the Great Commision. Some of us will follow Jesus' words by going and some of us live them out by staying. So, whether you are going or staying, I pray that together we may live out Jesus' words of commison daily.
"Go" with your lives, wherever you are.
Sala Kahle. Hamba kahle.
And remember Jesus is with us always, to the very end of the age.
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