Family Visa

"Put your entire trust in the Master Jesus. Then you'll live as you were meant to live - and everyone in your house included!" (Acts 16:31 MSG)

One of my aunts applied for immigration to the United States for her family. Back in those days, most families had to wait around five years if they were sponsored by a sibling. My aunt ended up having to wait eighteen years to get approved. By this time, her oldest son was no longer eligible to immigrate with the rest of the family. She had to make a very difficult decision. Does she move to the new country, leaving her son behind, or do they all stay together in the old country?

Many of us who trust in God are faced with a similar dilemma. Not all families move forward to God’s kingdom simultaneously. Leaving behind loved ones is heart wrenching. Fortunately, God is compassionate. We can trust Him to take care of all that is beyond our control. God’s promises and provisions are all-inclusive. His timing may be unpredictable, but the Lord is faithful. Thus, let us put our entire trust in the Master Jesus and live as we are meant to live--depending on God to take care of the rest of our household.

In case you are wondering...my aunt moved to the U.S., waited another five years to become a citizen, and sponsored her adult son. It took another decade, but her son has finally joined the rest of the family.