Dear Friends,
Greetings in the Lord. We hope and pray you are well and the Lord is keeping you in perfect peace. Currently, we are preparing for groundbreaking Gospel Expeditions that will take us to the remote lands of the Arctic regions, followed by missions to the Middle East and Central Africa. These divergent landscapes present unique opportunities to share the Good News with unreached peoples and we know God will do great things. We are also excited to announce the upcoming release of new episodes featuring the Philippines, Peru and Indonesia. We believe every new episode will ignite a passion in the church to embrace the call of missions and step out to make a difference. Your steadfast prayers and support continue to be the very lifeblood of Travel the Road and we ask you to consider becoming a monthly partner or giving a special gift to help fuel these upcoming Gospel Expeditions. Together, we can reach every tribe, tongue, and nation for Christ!
This month, we would like to share a message called — Divine Expedition
Throughout scripture, we witness a profound pattern: God calling ordinary people into extraordinary journeys. A Divine Expedition isn’t merely a change of location — it’s a total transformation of heart, mind, and purpose. Like a master weaver, God intertwines individual stories into His grand tapestry of redemption, each thread essential to the whole. From Abraham’s first step out of Ur to Paul’s final breath in Rome, these expeditions share common hallmarks: a divine interruption, a path filled with adventure and challenges, and the faithful presence of the One who calls. These testimonies aren’t just ancient history — they’re mirrors reflecting our own journey of faith. Each divine expedition begins with a simple yet profound command: “Go.” Whether leaving physical comfort zones or stepping into new spiritual territories, God’s pattern remains unchanged. He takes people from obscurity to purpose, from comfort to calling, from the familiar to the faithful. Let us now examine how some of these champions of faith embarked on their Divine Expeditions.
Called From the Familiar: Abraham’s Journey of Trust
“Go from your country, your kindred, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you” (Genesis 12:1). At 75 years old, Abram heard a call that defied human logic. God didn’t hand him a map or a five-year plan — just a promise to make him the father of nations. His obedience to leave Ur’s thriving city for an unknown desert became the blueprint for faith-driven exploration. Through famine, family strife, and decades of waiting, Abraham learned that true discovery begins when we release our grip on the familiar to grasp God’s unseen promises.
Moses: From Backside of the Desert to Freedom’s Frontlines
“I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people out of Egypt” (Exodus 3:10). A fugitive prince turned shepherd, Moses encountered God in a burning bush that refused to be consumed. His calling — to confront the world’s most powerful ruler, prompting Moses to ask “Who am I that I should go?” (Exodus 3:11). Yet God’s response revealed the heart of every divine expedition: “I will be with you” (3:12). Through plagues, parted seas, and wilderness wanderings, Moses discovered that God doesn’t call the equipped — He equips the called. Even the Exodus route defied human wisdom. Rather than the direct coastal path, God led them through the desert showing His people He was with them: “By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud… and by night in a pillar of fire” (Exodus 13:21–22).
David: From Pasture to Palace
“He chose David his servant and took him from the sheepfolds… to shepherd Jacob his people” (Psalm 78:70–71). An overlooked youngest son became God’s unlikely champion. David’s journey from Bethlehem’s fields to Jerusalem’s throne was marked by caves, betrayal, and years of waiting. Yet in the wilderness, he penned psalms of praise and worship that display a man after God’s own heart. His victory over Goliath wasn’t about military strategy but declaring: “The battle is the Lord’s” (1 Samuel 17:47). God’s expeditions often start in obscurity but forge warriors of worship.
The Apostles: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Odyssey
“They left their nets… and followed Him” (Mark 1:18). Peter, Andrew, James, and John abandoned livelihoods for the Messiah who had no earthly headquarters. After Christ’s resurrection, their divine expedition kicked into high gear: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (Mark 16:15). Persecution scattered them, yet their trials became tributaries carrying the gospel to Samaria, Ethiopia, and beyond (Acts 8:1–40). Paul — a former persecutor — embodied this divine expeditionary zeal: “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God” (Philippians 3:14). Shipwrecked, beaten, and imprisoned, he pressed on until the end.
Your Invitation to a Divine Expedition
“The steps of a man are established by the Lord” (Psalm 37:23). Every great expedition in scripture began with a single step of obedience. Abraham couldn’t see Canaan when he left Ur. Moses couldn’t imagine the Red Sea parting when he first confronted Pharaoh. David couldn’t envision a crown while tending sheep. Yet each step of faith unveiled more of God’s perfect plan. Today, your divine expedition awaits. Perhaps it’s not a physical journey to distant lands, but a calling to deeper trust, bolder witness, or greater surrender. The same God who guided Abraham through foreign territories, strengthened Moses before Pharaoh, and protected David in the wilderness stands ready to guide you.
Remember these eternal truths as you step out:
Embrace the Unknown: Like Moses at the Red Sea, we’re called to “stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord” (Exodus 14:13).
Trust the Guide: The pillar of fire still leads through modern wildernesses — not as flame, but as the Spirit’s prompting (John 16:13).
Endure Detours: Joseph’s prison, David’s caves, and Paul’s chains weren’t setbacks but divine setups.
Your expedition may lead through valleys of uncertainty or mountains of challenge, but you never walk alone. The God who called you doesn’t just chart the path — He walks it with you, step by step, day by day. As you face your own divine expedition, take courage in His promise: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God” (Isaiah 41:10). Every great work of God began with someone willing to take the first step. Where is He calling you to “Go” today?
At Travel the Road, every Divine Expedition reveals God’s faithfulness in uncharted territories — from remote Arctic villages where eternal hope pierces frozen landscapes, to Middle Eastern communities thirsting for living water, to Central African regions where the gospel brings light to spiritual darkness. These upcoming journeys continue our 26-years of following God’s calling into lands beyond the map’s edge, where each step becomes a testament to carrying the gospel to every tribe, tongue and nation. This is more than fieldwork — it’s the unfolding story of God’s kingdom advancing throughout the world. Together, we can accomplish the Great Commission! Peace be with you.
In Him,
Tim and Will