Having Perspective
Continuing the journey of 'Through Gates of Splendour'It took a couple of days to confirm the death of the 5 missionaries. But their wives suspected it from the minute they failed to radio in on time.
Just imagine it. Waiting by that radio wishing, praying, that the voice of the man you loved would soon be heard, laughing off the fact that he and the others lost track of time as they got to know their new neighbours better.
But of course eventually realising this was never going to be the case.
As the mens bodies were found one by one, the women waited. And were eventually met with the news that all 5 men had been killed by the Auca people who just two days before had spent all day socialising with them at their camp site.
I dont know about you, but I think that wait would have been painful. Of course the women knew the risk involved in their husbands' mission, and they knew and supported their purpose, but what really prepares you for news like this?!
Well, I was amazed reading the account of these last few days in the pages of 'Through Gates of Splendour'. Such faith and trust in their Lord at such an uncertain and scary time.
Here are some of the things recorded in those pages:
"As I came face to face with the news of Roj's death, my heart was filled with praise. He was worthy of his home-going." (p.180) - Knowing and trusting these men had faith in Jesus and that their work for Him had not been in vain, these women saw no other solution but to praise God for the opportunities the men had faced and be thankful that no doubt their Father would welcome home His good and faithful servants.
"To the world at large this was a sad waste of five young lives. But God has His plan and purpose in all things. There were those whose lives were cahnged by what happened on Palm Beach." (p.188) - What amazing perspective these women had! Something we should all aspire to!
They knew the work their husbands had done was for a good cause, was the most important thing they could ever do with their lives, and that all was in the hands of the one they were working for, so why not trust Him?!
There is more to be said about the response of these women to the death of their husbands. But for now, I will leave you with those words which I found greatly encouraging.
Trust in Him, as these women have before us!
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