We must Shut the Door

Why did those words¹, among pages of notes taken at our DOVE Conference, jump off the page at me this week? Obviously, because I needed to hear them–again! As Christ-followers, it is absolutely necessary for us to intentionally block off time to commune with God and intentionally block out all the distractions. Intentionally is the key word. It will not happen unless we make it happen.

Here in Maputo, Mozambique, I am blocked off from most distractions (especially because I chose not to connect to a roaming cell phone network). Even though far from home, it feels like coming home to a place of quiet and peace. I reflect.

Matthew chapter 24 talks about increased persecution in the end times. In the midst of it, “the love of most will grow cold.” Could part of the “persecution” that causes coldness of spirit be all the technology that makes us (me) accessible and distractible 24/7? Or the schedules that run us (me) ragged until time alone with the Lord slips through our fingers?

For sure, we MUST shut the door and enter a secret place in God’s presence.

~ Diane

¹LaVerne Kreider at the DOVE International Leadership Conference, Sandy Cove, MD, March 2019

About Omondis In Kenya

Ibrahim and Diane Omondi serve on the DOVE Christian Fellowship International Apostolic Council, giving oversight to the region of Africa. They have been ministering together in Kenya since 1984 and now oversee the work of more than 100 congregations in four nations. They also give leadership to the missions thrust of DOVE Africa which includes 14 Kenyan and Ugandan missionaries serving among unreached people groups in these nations. The Omondis direct Springs of Africa, a non-profit organization sponsoring micro-finance, community development and various education initiatives.

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3 Responses to We must Shut the Door

tim wenger says:

June 18, 2019 at 7:07 pm

good word.

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Omondis In Kenya says:

June 19, 2019 at 6:35 pm

Thanks, Tim. Now I just need to put in into practice.

calledtogether says:

June 21, 2019 at 11:16 am

Thank you for serving in this nation!!!