Good morning everyone,
There was a bombing on Tuesday at the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul. Caleb and I went through that airport three times, on June 6, 8, and 17. We walked the various places where the bombs were set off. I am not sure how I feel about having been there just a few weeks ago. A few of the people that were killed were described as interpreters. I have traveled many times to Turkey, and have had many different guides.
Our guide a few weeks ago invited me to bring another group next year. She said to me that Turkey is safe, and it is important for people to come and visit. What would you say to her? Do I give in to fear? If we change our plans for next year because of fear, what does that say about me or my faith in God. I do not want to be a martyr. So, what do I do?
Life is dangerous. None of us are going to get out of here alive anyway. But how much of a risk are we going to take in my life? MCC workers live in dangerous places in the world. Syrian people carry MCC aid inside their country.
I do not have work, and will not have work, until after I leave Floradale. I am trying to live in faith and without fear going forward. When it comes to traveling to Turkey in 2017, shall I live in fear or do I travel into God’s grace?
What should I do, and what would you do?
Pray for our Turkish guides who put their lives on the line everyday as they pick up people at the airport.
Fred
N.B. Sunday’s service starts at 10:00 am.
SPECIAL LINK TO ARTICLE ABOUT FRED IN THE OBSERVER