Greetings from Okinawa. I will soon (in a couple hours) be deployed to the Philippines in support of another exercise we have with the Filipino military, much like what we did in Korea. I delight in the opportunities I have to see these different parts of the world. Each new place I go/new experience I have enlarges my vision of the greatness and glory of God our Creator. This is awesome because as my perception of God grows, so does my Faith and Trust in Him - Amen! Whether it be the exotic languages which sound nothing like English, the multitude of cultures, the beautiful Asian people - Japanese, Korean, Filipino, and so many more, or the geographical differences - from oceans, to mountains, to jungle-like terrain, it all adds up to ONE thing - Romans 1:20.
Since being back from Korea I moved into an apartment that overlooks the ocean (see pictures - one of sunset from balcony, one of living room, one of me and Frank). This is a direct answer to prayer! When I got to Okinawa one of the biggest desires I had was to live on the ocean, mostly because I knew the crashing/rolling of the waves would be healing to my soul, and because God's power and might and beauty can be seen every time you look to the horizon.
Keep in mind it is extremely difficult to find a place because everyone wants to live on the ocean. I got here at just the right time, when someone was moving out of the apartment I now live in. While in Korea, my good friend Caleb took care of getting the lease signed and paying my security deposit, first months rent, etc... and low and behold, here I sit, watching the sunset every night over the East China Sea, amazed that each night seems more spectacular than the last. There is only ONE who could orchestrate these types of circumstances; his name is Jesus.Please pray for me what Paul prays for the Ephesians in 3:14-20. I want Christ to dwell in my heart through Faith even more so than He already does (v.16); I want to be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God (v.19). Oh my gosh, these prayers are ridiculous because they are nothing short of miracles; they are more than all we can ask or imagine (v.20). Thankfully we serve a God of Miracles, of Redemption, of Salvation, and so much more. I encourage you to "press on towards the goal for which God has called [you] heavenward in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:14. Please let me know how you are doing, as I cherish the responses I get and maintaining communication with those who are/have been so dear in my life.
Semper Fidelis - Your brother in Christ,
Steven R. Haack
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