A Humbling Experience

Some weeks ago, we visited a small assembly, which we had not visited since our return in January. We learned that an older brother in that assembly was unwell, so after the meetings we passed by his village in order to greet him and see how he was. We found him quite weak and unwell and Elva was able to help him with some medicines. This dear brother is quite deaf and you would suspect, often misses things because of that. He was so delighted to see us both, and the first thing he asked Elva was, (note that he hadn’t seen her for 5 months), “How is your father? I have been praying for you and wondering how you were and how the father is. Just yesterday I learned that you were in Kabompo, but no one could tell me his condition.” What an encouragement and how humbling, that a brother who is so unwell himself, and so frail, could take the time to pray for us, even although he hadn’t seen or heard anything for all that time. In addition he proceeded to say how happy he was that we were both back together, as he had been feeling sorry for Don and praying for him, during the time that we had been separated. It was a challenge to us as we asked ourselves about our own consistency to pray for others in their troubles, especially when difficulties seem to mount up in our own lives. Don proceeded to try and tell him, what he had shared with the believers that morning but his deafness made this almost impossible. Then this brother told us of what he had been rejoicing in that day, the intercessory work of our Lord – which had also been part of Don’s message to the believers. How wonderful that the Holy Spirit was bringing to his mind, the messages that his brothers were receiving, and even although physically unable to hear, he was being fed and led, by the Holy Spirit!
We have just returned from the Senior Girls’ camp where we had 99 girls from grade 11& 12. We had a 4-day weekend where they were presented with many “Choices” and given examples from the Bible of good and bad choices and their consequences. We do thank the Lord that they listened well, did very well in their memory work and there was a good atmosphere amongst both the campers and the Counsellors. We thank the Lord for those who came for one on one counselling and for those who expressed a desire to give their lives to the Lord. Thank you to all who have prayed – please continue to support them and us in your prayers.
We have been going through a trying time of late and so much appreciate the prayers of the Lords people.