Hungary Day 3

"When Esther's words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: 'Do not think that because you are in the Kings house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your fathers family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" Esther 4:12-14

For such a time as this.

This has been the phrase that has stirred in my heart all day long. Today was our first day at the camp, and somewhere mid day we walked out to find 3 large trucks loaded down with buildings like this. 

One of the camps in Hungary is closing down, so sometime in the upcoming weeks or possibly days this camp will be flooded with up to 500 more refugees. These will be their living quarters. And I can't help but think, what if this is why we are here? What if we get to be the people on the ground while the refugees are transferred from one camp to this one. What if this is our "for such a time as this" moment. I know it won't come without pain or hardship, but it will come with a deeper understanding of the heart of God and what it means to be set at the crossroad. 

Tonight we moved into Bicske for the next couple days while we work at the refugee camp. We are staying at the sweetest local church that stands at the crossroad. We were able to meet the Pastor and his wife and hear their heart for this place. We know that Gods timing and placement is everything, and it is no mistake that we are being hosted by here. We are grateful for those who stand at the crossroad and welcome those trying to find their way.