Who Will Go?
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”” Isaiah 6:8
As the newscaster stood in the flood waters that were still arising down in Missouri, I wondered who would be heading into that flood site. On the local evening news there was a blurb that a team from Dubuque Red Cross would be sending in a team to assist. Some of my friends from Iowa and Wisconsin will be restructuring their lives’ to respond to the need for assistance. In conversations with people who have had the opportunity to go and work in disaster sites, there is pride in the work that they have done.
“Lots of times we did not feel our lives were making a difference in the work place. However, when I volunteer my time, there is a tangible difference that I am able to see, and that is worth more than money can buy. It is more than helping out, handing people a cup of coffee, bottle of water or a sandwich. There is something that transpires between you and the people that you are helping. There is a sense of being one with them kind of like a family in the midst of the storms that are raging out there. You find yourself sitting and sometimes holding hands with people you never met. Maybe it is like reminding yourself that you are not alone as you stand with them. I am rather limited with words in trying to describe the experience, but believe me, it is good. When I went down to help out with Katrina, we were doing all we knew how and it just didn’t seem to be working. People knew we were doing our best and were responsive and most of the time understanding. I don’t mind rearranging my life when I know I will be helping others, and making a difference in their lives.”
Lord if you’re looking for someone to go… send me. Amen
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