EGYPT OUTREACH
The lights of Cairo beckoned us as we arrived in the night. The smiling faces of dear friends greeted us in welcome. We started our 10-day outreach trip in Cairo but would soon journey to the mountainous region of Sinai.
The days we ministered in Cairo were uniquely defined by the encouraging power of God’s word. Not only did spontaneous words flow from the hearts of the team, but the undying power of prophetic books and verses, recited in just the right moment, washed away discouragement from the hearts of our Egyptian friends. Discouragement can settle like a fine dusting of sand over all that happens to be in the wake of its draft.
We all need the washing of God’s word to clean the sand from our skin, our eyes, our ears so we can feel, see and hear as we were created to. It was an honor to offer that word to our brothers and sisters in Egypt to encourage them onward.
As we journeyed to Sinai, our team was also encouraged onward by a particular voice. A booming voice. The voice that shouted “you’ve had enough rest…now it’s time to MOVE!”. Our team, along with a handful of young Egyptians, climbed into the Siani mountain range with our guide – the booming voice. We experienced the unique form of encouragement in such a powerfully encouraging voice, especially as it was accompanied by an even more encouraging smile.
For two days we journeyed together in the rugged sandy mountains to come away from the busyness of Cairo so we could meet with God in creation. Though our team was pushed physically, emotionally, and spiritually to simply make it, to support one another and to see why God had brought us to Siani, the trip was deeply refreshing. As we took time to follow Gods leading, we discovered the reason He brought us to Sinai: communion.
The source of strength and true encouragement is found in our Lord Yeshua, who brought us together in Him. As we partook of communion we also buried it in the sand of Sinai as a reminder to all of creation that He is our source, He is our hope and encouragement.
by Sarah Hicks