Limited or Limitless???

It's been a good week here in the ROK (Republic of Korea).  I am getting more acclimated to the ministry the Lord has called me to here at Yongsan.  I finally got my office Friday and starting tomorrow I will begin making it look more like my home.  I don't have computer access yet, but it is in the works.  I am still living in the Dragon Hill Lodge (DHL) awaiting my 365 days order which should come out hopefully this week (I am currently on a 43 day TDY order through the end of the fiscal year (2013)).  Once that order is issued I can begin moving into my own apartment.

You know its funny, you travel 1/2 way around the world to meet someone who has family in Hughes Springs, TX and graduated from ULM.  She & her husband, Eugene, are new to this command also.  Eugene is an awesome Marine officer.  They are committed Christians who love Awana and are very involved in ministry at the South Post Chapel where I have been attending.  I really enjoyed visiting with about some of the areas we have in common.

This week the Lord spoke to me in a moment of personal struggle (i.e., missing my family), and this is the question that He posed:  limited or limitless?  It's very convenient to speak of our faith in a very passive manner, but it was never intended to be such.  As Christians our faith is to be an active, living, breathing part of our Christian life.  I am thankful that the Lord is gentle and firm to remind me of the truth of His Word and His promises.  My God is not limited by my fear or frustrations, struggles or setbacks, trials or tribulations...  I am here to testify that my God is limitless!

I have always loved Ephesians 3:20 that states, "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us..." That's my God!  And that power comes from the Holy Spirit who lives inside of me as a Christian.  Tonight as I write this I am assured of the unlimited, unmatched power of my God to accomplish His purpose and His will for my life and yours.  So friends, as you face those times of fears and uncertainty, know that the Lord Himself has an unlimited ability and power to see you through whatever it is you are facing.

Chapel services today were awesome.  It is so awesome to witness the all amazing colors from the palette that the Lord paints with among His creation.  Truly a canvas of great beauty and majesty as I looked out upon the congregation.  Please pray for me, b/c I will be preaching to this service at the South Post Chapel on 9/22.  Additionally I have been asked to consider taking over the Gospel service on a regular basis.  I covet your prayers in these areas.

For those who were wanting my USPS mail address, please find it below:

CH (CPT) Joe Sherwin
PSC 303 Box 97
APO, AP 96204

You must address any USPS mail to me in that exact fashion.  I do not know how long it will take for it to get to me, but I appreciate your letters, messages, and e-mails of encouragement.  I have also enclosed a picture of the DHL where I am living temporarily.

I miss you all and love you.  I ask that you continue to pray for our military.  I am blessed with a wonderful wife and kids - I love and miss them more than words!

A Fellow Pilgrim,


Joe