September 23, 2023
GIVING HANDS
Kay Price
Volunteer, Illinois
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17
We’d hiked down a long hill from the village, the team had installed the well and we were waiting patiently for more villagers to arrive prior to the presentation. I had noticed her before slowing descending down the steep path to the new well site. She was dressed in the bright colors of Africa. The African sun had etched lines on her face and made her eyes to squint at its brightness. She stood silently next to me staring at the well.
I wondered what thoughts had entered her mind. Did she ever think her village would receive the gift of clean water after all these years? Did she think of the children in the village no longer fearing disease from the drinking water? She looked up at me and smiled. I smiled back (a smile is universal language). Then she began to sing. It was a song I’d not heard in other villages. Her voice was clear and vibrant. Soon two younger women stood behind her and began to sing in unison and chorus. Oh, how I wish you could hear those voices lift from this page!!!!
I understood little of the song but the alleluias the two younger women sang as the elder continued. After she finished, she smiled and extended her hand. I, of course, gave her a hug. Upon our departure, the well supervisor asked me if I understood. “Of course not,” I responded. As was often the answer from me. He explained the words were “the hands that give are the hands of God. Thanks to God for the hands that give.”
The hands in the villages have given much in preparation for the well installation from digging, brick making, preparing the site. The hands of generosity in America have given so the wells might be completed with pumps and pipes. Let us use our hands to serve and give for the glory of God every day in large and small ways as He gives us the opportunity.
Application Question: How will I use my hands today to serve others and give glory to God?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, let us give thanks always and serve You today with our hands, our hearts, our words and our lives. Amen
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