My Bible: reasons to believe in the power of the Bible
'I grew up in Uganda. When I was about 19 or 20, I saw people like the Apostle Paul travel and there was a sense of urgency to what he did. I’m thinking, “There are 40 different tribes in Uganda, but Africa is much bigger, and oh, there are other continents” and I started to explore the idea of travel.
I arrived in Dagenham, where I worked with young people and absolutely loved my time there. I went back to Uganda after a year, and got married. Then, I felt that God was calling my family as missionaries here.
When we arrived, my wife just cried. It was so cold. But I had an assurance and promise from the commission in Matthew 28.19-20, where Jesus says, “I will be with you always”. That line has stayed with us and me and given us confidence, especially as we try to have a sense of belonging. At the time, we just cried and it was difficult.
Now it makes sense, on reflection. I can see that he’s a faithful God. When I first read it, I was in Uganda. I thought coming to England would be exciting. I thought the lifestyle would be better. When I got here, I realised how much I miss my friends and family. Do I wish I hadn’t read that? Yes and no. But I can’t turn back. God has called us on a journey and we have the promise that he is with us always.'
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My wife and I were told we’d likely never have children
I was furious. I had just come back from being interviewed by a college
I became very ill when I was 20 years old and was hospitalised
I’m sometimes guilty of thinking I know better than everyone else
I was an executive in a company. A colleague had retired and died very suddenly.
I keep coming back to John 6.67–68
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