When We Remember

It wasn't even what the people would call a "proper" village. Just a spot in the trail with a new little wooden church. The first in their area. I woke up this morning thinking about the people- thinking about you- and I prayed. When we remember, when we pray, God unites hearts in ways we could never imagine.

Most of you will never visit Kenya. Those who do will probably never set foot in this little church, deep in the heart of land still ruled by the Maasai. Looking back, it seems a miracle to me that I've been there. Looking forward, it seems impossible that I'll never return.

We set up our van and inverter as our power supply. The screen just fit in the little building and the brand new video projector and sound system were like items from another planet. It was the first time a movie had ever been shown in this area- for most of the people- this was the first movie they'd ever seen.

God worked wonders. The Jesus Film in Maasai is its own miracle, but then, as the storm clouds grew in the film, while Christ was tormented, beaten and hung on a cross... a fast moving storm came off the Mara- a tremendous equatorial rain storm, filled with thunder and lightning that shook the little building- as if to knock it down. Everything grew dark- everything but Jesus- in the darkness, the movie got brighter. Then, with the resurrection of Christ, the rain ended, storm clouds cleared and hearts, long set in their ways, found Jesus knocking at their door and many let Him in. God worked wonders.

We parted ways like a family - holding on to one another - not wanting to let go. I promised them that if we were never together again in Kenya, that someday, in Heaven, we'd tell stories of that day, of that storm, of God working in our midst.

I made a short video of part of the day. It doesn't do it justice. But watch it. Enjoy. I promised the people I'd tell their story. There's power in a promise kept. There's eternal wealth when we remember that God holds each of us, everywhere, in His Hands, in His Promise. I want to remember.

blessings,

Eric

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