October 5, 2022
"The Hope That Lies Within"
Harry T. Jones
Volunteer, Georgia
"TBut in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you.” Peter 3:15
Nelson, a faithful field officer in the co-pilot seat, navigates the trip from Embangweni to Muyombe, Zambia through Lukusuzi National Park. He is frightened over the stories of elephant herds trampling people and vehicles. As he repeats stories of the elephant attacks, my prayers go deeper.
It is dark when we arrive at the Kazawali trading post where our room is in the back, with one 12-inch window with iron bars (shaped like a cross). Fortunately the flashlight guides me to the tiny room where I light the candle on the small bedside table. And there under the candle stand is a Bible placed by the Gideons.
There is no running water or electricity in the whole town. We are grateful for the pit across the dirt parking lot and nearby a bucket of water to ‘bathe’ in. Field Officer Isaac Tindi meets us at sunrise to start ten days of memorable building of wells and relationships.
Getting out of our comfort zone presents opportunities for growth and learning to trust that God is at work. The Gideon Bible reminds us of our purpose of showing Christ and sensing His presence. God is always at work.
Thank you MMM team for serving in Christ’s name. You are showing what Jesus commands and must prepare to share the ‘why’.
Scripture says to be ready to give an answer for the hope that lies within. Scripture says wisdom sometimes has no words. The greater wisdom is to know the difference. Another reason we pray.
Application Question: Pray to prepare with our own life story of transformation when prompted by the Holy Spirit.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for clean water and for the MMM well ministry that shows Christ through changing lives. Help us each plant seeds of hope through this work and prepare to share “the hope that lies within” of Christ transforming our hearts and lives. Help us to learn from those we are serving with and those who allow us to serve with this ministry. Thank You for the privilege of serving. Amen
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