Matthew 10:42 tells about the reward for a person who gives even a cup of cold water to a person in need. I have never thought of a cup of cold water as being much in the way of hospitality but the thirst in a desert community, heat and dry dusty air causes such a thirst that one craves cold water. Most people walk over these dusty roads for many miles, to come to English class arriving sweaty and very thirsty. It gives joy to be able to live out this verse of Scripture, cold water given in the name of Jesus.
I have experienced very mixed emotions this past month. First many students did not come to class because of Ramadan. This is a month of fasting in Islam. It is not a fast as we know and understand it, rather it is feasting and partying all night and sleeping during the day is the fast part!Then one of the ladies in my class is experiencing great marital problems and in great need of prayers for the Lord to intervene. Women here have no rights at all. She is to do only as her husband says or suffer the consequences. There is much divorce.Then it is mosquito season again and many people here are suffering and dying from malaria. They either can’t afford to go for treatment or they simply say “Whatever God wills” All of this causes me to be heart sick and overwhelmed. The problems are great because the traditions of man and religion are all that the people know and live by. The answer lies in the salvation of people so they can be set free from such lies. The Lord can change the hearts, minds of people, governments, and nations. It is your prayers that will cause this people and nation to turn to Christ. Please pray. God bless each of you, Bonnie
