make me an instrument

I am patiently excited as time for my departure to Tanzania gets ever so close. In the mean time I’m enjoying the time with family and the opportunities to share with others about MAF’s ministry and my passion. Without a calling to ministry I set out to become a pilot more than 10 years ago. A dream that was finally fulfilled in 2008 only after God called me to ministry and taught me to trust Him completely. I’m sure that most pilots will testify that giving up command is not an easy thing; we enjoy being in control of a situation, or at least we like to think that we are. While I believe that this is a much needed characteristic of a pilot, personally I need to constantly remind myself that God is the ultimate Pilot-in-Command for my life. When I give Him his rightful place, He puts me in the best position to best serve Him and others, which in turn brings purpose and fulfillment to my life.

My application and preparation with MAF has been a continuation of this learning process. At every junction there is a lesson to learn in order to be a useful instrument in God’s hand. During my recent flight standardization course in Nampa, I had to learn that it is not about me doing everything I can and then trusting God to do the rest. It is rather about trusting God first, for everything and then doing my best. Besides all the excellent training I received, I had to realize that I will always be the instrument in the Maestro’s hands. No matter how polished or well tuned there will be no music without the Maestro’s input. The purpose of the training was not to turn me into a maestro but to make me a useful instrument for Him.

Now I’m looking forward to become part of what God is doing through MAF in Tanzania. I know there will be many challenges, but seeing people physically and spiritually transformed for God’s glory will be worth every effort behind me and every obstacle ahead. Thank you for all the faithful prayers and support, please continue as I finish off to move to Tanzania in January. By God’s grace and with you behind me we can overcome barriers, transform lives and build God’s Kingdom as MAF plays its part in The Whole Church taking the Whole Gospel to the Whole World. 

Lord make me an instrument in your hands.

Kirstein Combrink