Today began with a question last night: "what are we going to preach tomorrow?" Although we laughed at prospective topics, God was preparing us for the day. People were everywhere in the streets this morning along with the goats, chickens and pigs. Market day. We arrived at the clinic to find 2 out patients, both were hands. So the sermon began.
Let me start by saying that our interpreters have told us that they are Christians. We had a discussion about this. Come to find out they did not know about the true grace of God through Jesus Christ. They have a VERY legalistic view of Christianity. Works are everything. They felt like being poor they can not do "enough" good works to get to heaven. An hour discussion ensued. We had a Bible, which they were familiar with, and we seached scripture for answers.
Great gains were made in Judalines hand today. She relaxed and allowed Kirsten to do the treatment. She now has visible knuckles and increased flexion in her hand.
Don't let my teammates fool you. They readily went along with my plan. We actually had 60 gourds in one of the guys pocket to pick up a tap-tap. But they were all full. When we got to the to of the hill, Janean said to me: "Gibson says iti os very dirty and we cannot buy or eat the food. So what are we here for." That is when we bought a bag and then bought water bags from the vendors. Don't worry, Emmanuel lifted the bag to the top of my head. My hand go quite a rest today. The people laughed and clapped, and then were all happy for some water. It was 96 degrees with 100% humidity. God allowed us to bless his people. We wear bracelets that say "God's work, our hands." We say this in a mighty way today.
My son was at the clinic when I arrived and had made me a bracelet for me. He spent the rest of the day making another. They cut plastic from a bottle and then wrap it with string and weave a design. It was a loving gesture on his part.
Please continue to pray for us as we are to leave Haiti. Also pray for God to clearly show us what is next in His great plan.
It was nice to speak to my family last night. Thank you for giving up your mommy and wife.
Love to all,
Heather
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