These past few days have been unbelievable. Last week I was asked the first day I was here by my son Kyle if I could donate some blood to a young man 20 years old who needed blood. That was an experience, but well worth it since he lived until this morning when I had a chance to pray with him just before he died. Last week one of the interns that Kyle is working with had a chance to introduce him to Christ as his personal savior. He thanked me for praying for him even though he was in such great pain. I asked God to either heal him or take him home to heaven. God answered that prayer in about 20 minutes and this young man named Bennett now has a perfectly healed body in the presence of the Lord. Another young man across from him also died as we were visiting the other patients in the ward this morning.
I love talking to the patients everyday but I am always amazed at the sickness, disease and death that happens everyday here at Tenwek Hospital. Daily we are seeing children, women and men and newborn babies die and the people overall are so thankful for all that has been done to help them to get well. The water tower at the entrance says 'We treat, God heals". So many of the patients tell me how much they love the care they receive at this hospital. One man who was 51 and a school teacher told me he was going to give a testimony of the loving care he had received here. He wants to retire in 4 years and preach about Jesus the rest of his life. He knows 7 languages. I shared with him my favorite verse in the Bible Ps. 71:17-18 and when I was finished talking to him about 15 minutes, he repeated it back to me word perfect. "Since my youth O God, You have taught me, and to this day, I will declare your marvelous deeds, Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come." I was again humbled by these people who have nothing, but love God and thank Him for His greatness in their life.
The land of Kenya is still in turmoil and needs your prayers for peace. Daily the Kenyans pray for their country. Please join them in praying for God to restore peace.
Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.
If you would like to know more, check out Kyle and Vanessa's blog at http://www.joneshousehappenings.blogspot.com/ We had three of the young Kenyan interns over for dinner tonight that Kyle is overseeing while he is here at Tenwek. They love God and also shared how much Kyle has been such a testimony to them in his love for others, as Christ is seen in his life.
I love talking to the patients everyday but I am always amazed at the sickness, disease and death that happens everyday here at Tenwek Hospital. Daily we are seeing children, women and men and newborn babies die and the people overall are so thankful for all that has been done to help them to get well. The water tower at the entrance says 'We treat, God heals". So many of the patients tell me how much they love the care they receive at this hospital. One man who was 51 and a school teacher told me he was going to give a testimony of the loving care he had received here. He wants to retire in 4 years and preach about Jesus the rest of his life. He knows 7 languages. I shared with him my favorite verse in the Bible Ps. 71:17-18 and when I was finished talking to him about 15 minutes, he repeated it back to me word perfect. "Since my youth O God, You have taught me, and to this day, I will declare your marvelous deeds, Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come." I was again humbled by these people who have nothing, but love God and thank Him for His greatness in their life.
The land of Kenya is still in turmoil and needs your prayers for peace. Daily the Kenyans pray for their country. Please join them in praying for God to restore peace.
Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.
If you would like to know more, check out Kyle and Vanessa's blog at http://www.joneshousehappenings.blogspot.com/ We had three of the young Kenyan interns over for dinner tonight that Kyle is overseeing while he is here at Tenwek. They love God and also shared how much Kyle has been such a testimony to them in his love for others, as Christ is seen in his life.
4 comments:
Hey Mom and Dad -
Thanks for calling this afternoon. It was so nice to hear your voices. That is really neat about the young man to whom you gave blood. I know you always pray that whoever gets your blood, that it would have not just a physical, but also a spiritual impact on their lives. It sounds like that happened. I took the liberty of logging in as you and turning your reference to Kyle and Vanessa's blog into a link, so people could just click on it and be taken immediately to their blog.
Hey Jones'
It's been great reading all of your updates! Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I'm praying. Sounds like you're having a terrific trip so far.
Wow! What an experience you're having and how wonderful how God is blessing! Your title is so true. Take care and we'll keep praying. We love you! Romans 15:13
What an incredible opportunity to further the Kingdom! I love the story of the young man accepting Christ while on his deathbed. Travis, I love reading these... thanks!
P.S. Can I be a nerdy, nit-picky seminarian? If yes, then I may take issue with the young man already having his "new, healed body." That will happen at the resurrection. :) Gottta keep you straight, man!
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