Every Wednesday I take my students to a different location within our community to simply serve - what this means is that we work for free! The purpose of this activity is to cement in all of our minds the need to serve others without expecting anything in return. (Matt 20:28)
Yesterday we spent the morning at the Chibote leper colony. Leprosy has caused irreversible physical damage to the people - many are walking with crutches because of deformed feet, many have deformities with their hands. When we first approach the colony the reality of these deformities hits us all. We exit our vehicles - pray and begin to do our work. Yesterday work consisted of some gardening, slashing, weeding, and even an attempt at getting an old water pump to work again. After just a few hours, we were freely conversing with the people, witnessing, sharing Scripture, loving, and actually enjoying serving others! Praise the LORD!
These people were brought to this secluded leper colony because of their deformities. However, God has not taken His eyes off of this people just because of their physical appearance. In an attempt at serving our community - I think we all learned a valuable lesson - although man looks on the outward appearance, God looks on the inward.... these people were created for God's pleasure (Rev 4:11) just like any other person - and with God, there is no respecter of person! My prayer is that we all stop looking with our physical eyes and start serving Christ through His eyes!
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Hi Kevin,
I want you to know that I look forward to reading your updates on the ministry. I check it every morning. 0 comments does not mean that we are not reading :)
Praying for you always!
Vicky
Any success with the pump? I think Zambia has evil spirits living in the water pumps! The physical water not flowing surely has no bearing on the the spiritual! So excited to hear of the joy in serving!
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