"Carry My Bags" by Steve Martin

 

Carry My Bags

 Totally devastated. After 14 years of service in the ministry, in which I was called “part of the family”, in April 1999, I asked a very personal question to the founder of the ministry, “Can I go with you on your next international trip?” His answer came back without hesitation, “What would you do, carry my bags?” My heart sank.

I knew then that I was leaving this work. The Lord had another place for me. And He did, showing His faithfulness as He always does throughout this whole time.

Looking back on that time, when my heart’s desire was to travel, not just for the sake of traveling, but to do more than sit behind an administration and accounting desk, while taking the leaders to the airport and back 400 times over those years, I knew the Lord had more plans for me to accomplish. My heart was burning for something more.

In the summer of 2026, a trio of friends from Jerusalem, the co-founder of Christian Friends of Israel, Sharon Sanders, and two staff members, will be flying to the USA to hold meetings in Texas, California, Colorado, Montana, and more. I have been asked to accompany them on that journey, as a driver, the worship leader, and the book table manager. I am looking forward to it.

And I will be glad to carry their bags, as they are all older than my 71 years. Thank You, Lord.

And oh yes, speaking of international travel. Since that moment in 1999, when I left the ministry after giving my six-month notice, I have been to Israel 30 times, China, England, Ireland, Trinidad-Tobago, and more.

The Lord gives us the desires of our hearts. After all, He is the One who puts them there.

“Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4, NASB

Carry on!

Ahava and Shalom,

Steve Martin, Love For His People

“Carry My Bags”, Message #19, 04.03.26

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