Though it linger, wait for it

Then the Lord replied:

"Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.

For the revelation awaits an appointed time; It speaks of the end and it will not prove false.

Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and not delay."

I had a clear revelation that we would have an ambulance / mobile clinic for the leprosy work when I was in the shower one morning in India two Christmases ago. It was as clear as day that this was the vision for OEW for 2011. At the time it seemed an impossible dream for such a small ministry to undertake

However, I returned to Scotland and made up a special PowerPoint presentation and I then told my church and several other churches, individuals and groups about this vision.

One of many ambulances considered but rejected.

Gradually the funding came in, then groups of folk held fund-raising events such as a highly successful bag and scarf sale in Larkhall, a wonderful Golden Oldies night of songs and music in our church building, and most recently a superb Multi-Media Quiz night in Linlithgow. People caught the vision and wanted to help.

Jim and Cis who organised the Golden Oldies Night

But still we did not have enough. We prayed about it and continued the communication efforts to all and sundry. A little more came in but still not enough.

Mark - our fantastic Quiz Master!

For all these events many volunteers helped, selling tickets, making jars of home made marmalade to sell on the stalls, baking cakes for the refreshments, shifting furniture, setting up the sound systems and computer links etc.

Almost 100 people came to the quiz

Well,  I arrived in India three weeks ago and still no ambulance purchased. It takes time to source and negotiate for the right one. In the meantime REAP India were building a large vehicle shed / garage on land at the back of their HQ. Of course they need somewhere to keep it safe when it is not on the road. But Julie and I kept praying that it would come before we leave at the weekend.

Then yesterday evening at the end of the EARE/REAP India pastors' meeting our ambulance arrived from Bangalore. We were all so joyful to see it come around the corner with blue light flashing and the siren singing out praises to God! (Well that is what it seemed like to us!)

Everyone cheering our first sight of it!!

The eagle has landed!

Dedication of the new ambulance

                               Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and not delay.