Jeff Adams

Man! This week always seems to fly. Everyone feels that they have had a very full week, but there is always so much more they would like to do and there is just not time.

This morning I finished the section on key periods of missions history and concluded with thoughts on how we each find our place in God’s mission. That was followed by a time for sharing what God has been doing in everyone’s lives this past week. There was some sweet emotion and passion as several shared what they have been learning and what this week has meant to them.

Letting out a bit early, folks set out to do last minute shopping and sightseeing before meeting back at the hotel to leave for a canal tour of city under lights. I never get tired of this tour. Amsterdam is beautiful in so many ways. Following the tour we made our way to the famous Sea Palace for a fabulous dinner. This is always a great time to enjoy each others company. By this time the group feels like family.

Donivan, Nabil and Me

Speaking of family, my friend Nabil joined us for dinner and most got to meet him for the first time. As always he came bearing gifts for everyone. He had already sent them gifts with me earlier in the week. This is Muslim hospitality on steroids! His personality immediately captures an entire room of people. He quickly remembers everyone’s name and many facts about them. He tells them that he considers me his big brother.  He is a very special, loving man who in God’s providence has decided that he is now part of our family. I take that as both an honor and a great responsibility.

Nabil is so open to speak with me on every aspect of life. We have often discussed life’s spiritual dimension and several of us have had long conversations with him about faith in Jesus Christ over the years. He loves it when we pray for him and remembers every prayer request that he has asked of me and that fact that I did pray. I cherish his friendship and pray that one day we can share every aspect of faith in Isa the Messiah according to the scriptures.

I’ll be up early to say my goodbyes to the group as they leave for airport at 0645 tomorrow. I don’t leave until three hours later. It’s been a rich and fruitful trip, but I am very ready to be home. Thanks for your prayers and following along with me on this journey.

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