The humble

“God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.”Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I am sleeping in a Chepang village tonight. Diarrhoea has shadowed me and caused me to be unable to partake in the evening meal. I asked for the ability to have a wash before bed and was given a huge bowl of cold water in a little tin shed. Here I navigated a wash the best I could. This outhouse has a western toilet yet to be plumbed in and room for a standing bath.

These people are the most gentle and loving. They live in community. There are many young mothers, as the practice of being married at pubity exists here. They do not seem to be aware that they have been robbed of their youth, for even the youngest girl assists in the care of the babies as if it is the norm.

The pastor had a stroke two years ago and now has a defunct left arm and leg. He walks with a walking stick. I asked if he struggled with his infirmity and was told, “not anymore , he knows his job is to care for the village”. He is a humble, gentle man.

Timothy showed the Jesus movie again and there were two very old men in attendance. I gave a chair to one I saw. He appreciated the gesture. I asked if everyone in the village believes and was told, “about 55%•. So showing the movie again was worthwhile.

This morning we hand out exercise books, pencil as, rubbers and sharpeners to the school age children . On my next visit I want to do some craft with them .

In rhis poor village I have seen the happiest people on earth. They had a prayer and praise meeting. I sat in and joined in tongues. These people love Jesus . Their prayers are ardent . Bless them Lord! Amen!