Mighty Man of God

I am awestruck by the people God places in our lives. Isn’t it amazing how He intrinsically weaves together a tapestry of different colors, culture and language for His purpose? It is through experiences like these that we were blessed to meet a “Mighty Man of God”.

We were first introduced on a hiking adventure that quickly disintegrated when we became lost on a mountain. Nightfall slyly approached, causing panic to set in amongst the hikers. No one that I can think of desired to be the lion’s next feast.

As we ran on snake paths to escape darkness, we were stricken by thirst. With only one bottle of Fanta Orange/ person, it was a given that a drop must not be wasted. The lack of a bottle opener could have caused a major obstacle. Without hesitation, Getinet placed his razor sharp crocodile teeth on the bottle cap causing it to loosen. Damage to the bottle or its contents were nil and as a result, Getinet was promptly given the name Dundee. Crocodile Dundee!

Dundee’s heart longed to know and please God. It caused him to care deeply about people, his country’s people. Whether it was through serving nationals or foreigners like myself, fulfilling the will of God was and continues to be his only motive. With God’s help and direction, Dundee freely ministered to the desirables and the undesirables.

What was meant to be six months of discipling on the streets has turned into nearly six years. Strong Hearts Ethiopia has been birthed giving way to ministering and educating children who suffer from the effects of leprosy. Women’s programs, home churches, health clinics, working with street children are but a few of the blessings that flows out from Strong Hearts under the direction of the Holy Spirit and Dundee.

God is indeed at work! His labor of love and commitment was and continues to be evident in the heart of this “Mighty Man of God”, Dundee.



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