seeing different cultures, experiencing life from a different
perspective are all things that one expects on a great journey to the
other side of the world. More precious than these are experiences
totally unexpected. Being together in a room with truly great men,
who are doing great works in the name of Jesus Christ, this is utterly
amazing.
Now I've had my share of meetings with men I considered good, even a
few that were great men. I don't want those men in my life to feel
that I am slighting them in any way. But these are men who have
risked it all, and continue to do so every day, to care for those who
can do absolutely nothing for them. Their hearts cannot be measured
by any standard I am aware of.
I met today with the WBS workers that have taken on the additional
responsibility of the orphanages. There are seven of them,
representing nine orphanages that together care for the every need of
750+ souls and provide daily food support for another 500. These guys
come with the chops to sit in the room with any church leader I have
ever met, not because of their words, though some speak quite well,
but because of their actions. Faith becomes sight here.
To a man they care deeply not only about the lives entrusted to them,
but about the money that has been entrusted to them. I have seen them
account for their spending, validate our trust in them, even correct
their brother with a loving hand. True Christianity. These men are
not perfect, but they are walking the walk. What a blessing.
Our travelers returned today from the Masi Mara with hundreds of
pictures, videos and stories. They were all tired but excited for all
the animals and beauty they had seen. Tomorrow we worship again with
the folks at MITS and visit the Connor Brown building at their
vocational compound, then pack and head to the airport. At least,
that's the plan…
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