Dr. David Livingston was the first whiteman to see the Zambezi river in 1853 and discovered Victoria Falls Nov. 14, 1855. I have been reading the biography of this Missionary/explorer that was the first to go where we are going. It has been inspiring.
To think that only 150 yrs since this wonderful land was discovered. From his journal entries it seems that not a whole lot has changed. He talks of eating the corn meal stuff with the natives. He speaks of the different wildlife and climate. He even canoed down the Zambezi river!
He felt called to share the gospel of Jesus with the Africans of that region. He faced many trials and tribulations in the process. When asked how he approached this task so confidently he said, "If God has accepted my services, then my life is charmed until my work is done." - Feb. 1853
As I prepare to leave my family and go on this adventure these words give me comfort by giving me the proper prospective.
Team, God has called us to His service in the Mukamba village. Let us go knowing that our lives are protected by the Almighty, God of Abraham, God of Africa, God of the Universe...our God.
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