Quiet before the Storm?

Friday it was a bit calmer and quieter in the city of Maputo, there were some small pockets of unrest, but basically the unrest moved further North and more deaths ensued. A total of 10 they say.

The weekend has been quiet, almost too quiet...Matthew was able to get out of the centre on Saturday & and pick up a few food items. The foodstore was out of many items, most notably bread. It's been peaceful, but there are many rumours and texts going around that the riots will start again tomorrow. Please pray that there will be resolution soon!

I think it goes to show that we have taken the peace in Mozambique for granted. I've only ever known it to be peaceful here, unpredictable for sure, this IS AFRICA, but the peace was at least predictable. It's been a week now that there has been unrest and I find myself getting agitated and wishing things would return as they were - predictable, that is. But we learn as in most situations in life, life is not predictable, nor is any thing for sure - except for His faithfulness to us - His love which is steadfast and never turning. But most of what is SURE is not physical and yet we are such physical beings. So what do we do during these times when what we knew is no longer? What do we do when we no longer know what tomorrow will bring? What will all of this rioting mean for the stability of this nation? What of the freedom we have known? What does the future hold? 

We cannot know and really we should not be surprised by any of this. All we can do is press into the one sure ONE - the One who holds the answers and holds us in the palm of His hands.

For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.

Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.

For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. 

Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weakness. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered...

...And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:22-28

with love and appreciation,

Sheri & Matthew