Q3. (12:1 with Hebrews 11:8-10) Why does it take special faith to begin to do something in obedience to God before we see how it will turn out?
Because as humans we always want to know what the end result will be. In our finite picture of our life we try to guide ourselves to where we think God wants us when we should have faith and just believe in God and allow Him to lead us where He directs... not where we "think" is best. To do this you really have to trust and believe that God truelly does know what is best for you and your family and where he leads you is really the best place for you... even when it doesn't see like it at the time.
Q Have you had any of these "opportunities"? Are you in the midst of this adventure now?
Yes, and yes. I have always felt that I should teach overseas, and after many years of searching and waiting, God has finally led me and my family overseas. It was not where I "thought" we should go, it has not been what I "thought" it would be, and it has not been fun, enjoyable, or wonderfull by any means. I started wondering why did I come here? But I have found this, the "why?" is to be obediant. Nothing more, nothing less. The Lord lead, and I follow, that is all He asked of me, His reasons are not mine nor does he have to explain Himself to me. So the why is not important to me, now what has come to focus in my life is, how is God becoming more real to me, how can I grow in Him, how can I learn more of Him. He lead me, I followed, Im learning and enjoying not knowing the why.