Esau was a gift like no other. A gift for the women of the “Tins & Trash” area. He offered them hope and freedom like never before. Esau,the servant would carry not only their trash but also others, thus generating cash for his rightful owners.
Patricia, our youngest of 8, along with Demis our guard, walked 5.5 hours through the littered streets of Addis to deliver the “Gift”. Esau was now theirs with no strings attached.
The next day with great anticipation, I journeyed to their home to find Esau and the women. What I found was a people who tried to avoid me. A people who spent their energies diverting my attention away from themselves to other things. I found myself not welcomed. Feelings of bewilderment took hold of me and for some reason I knew by their character something was terribly wrong.
I came to find out that day Esau was sold for quick money. Money that lasted only for a day. Never did they give it thought that through Esau, their lives would be changed forever.
I can’t begin to tell you the pain I felt when I saw my gift abandoned. A gift I was sure God inspired. A gift that would break them from the bondage and curse of poverty that gripped them. And yet, they were willing to sell out for but a fleeting moment.
I often wonder if this is how God feels. He gave us “A Gift Like No Other”. His Son. How many times have we sold out but for a fleeting moment? Like us, do you think God hurts?
Marion I am loving the posts! It is written so beautifully and I feel like you're describing something I can't put into words. Thank you and please continue to post! Love you guys,
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ReplyDeleteThis is the 2nd time reading this post and it is so true and really shows how even our natural beings look for the quick fix and what we think will satisfy us.. but only last for such a little of a time. We are super blessed and God has offered us something that will last forever and ever and ever.. and the amazing thing is, is that God will never take it away from us even though we or many have looked over it for such a long time.
Hey guys! I've been wondering where you guys have been at/what you've been up to for a while. It's encouraging to read about what you've been doing.
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