This is an amazing trip, testified by 8 people with willing
hearts, 32 kids with fruitful childhoods, and 2 loyal Christ followers with eternal
treasures in Heaven!
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Gillian, Usha, and Pastor Jonathan |
Before we went, I kept praying to God: please use me, in every
possible way! I can sweep the floors, wash the dishes, tutor the kids, paint
the walls, do the laundry, cook meals, share my stories, and lead the games…
I mean, anything except singing. I felt so determined that I was ready to roll up
my sleeves and have a big go at it. It’s like, "Hey kids, we’re coming. Wait and
see, there is so much we can do and I know you need us!"
However, the story was never like that. While we were there,
even before we properly introduced ourselves to the kids, they rushed to carry
our luggage, hold our hands while hiking up the mountain, offer their seats to
us and teach us Nepali… It made me feel we were treated more like distinguished
guests, with so many priorities and extra care, but nowhere close to
“servants”. I also saw small little things catching my eyes and filling up my
heart. That’s DAILY discipleship, full of with love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. DAILY, 24/7! I
can name examples without even thinking about it. What I need to do is open my eyes
and tell you what I see there. I felt extremely grateful to an extent I have no
idea if it’s ever enough for me to say “thank you” to each and every one who
had been teaching me this lesson in Pedong, India. I was stunned and I asked
God everyday: Let me do something, anything! Let me be more helpful!
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Easter Morning Hike |
After we came back to Hong Kong, I suddenly realized what
God had taught me through this trip. Though there are so many, I found each
His teaching during these 8 days is around this: Be Humble! Be humble just like
Ps. Jonathan and Mama Usha are – showing God’s love and expanding God’s Kingdom
on earth; like uncle Bob travelling all the way to serve with a devoted heart,
like Julie and Bo from well-off families and with promising careers, like
Lindie and Cody being the children of our Pastors with passion to serve, like
Rachael and Alex being the carefree youth with love to give, like Steve being a
cheerful and wise Christ follower with so many talents… and just like those 32
kids, as they always look up to your eyes and smile: what can I do for you?
And, just like Jesus…
Oh dear Lord, what can I do for you? You have done so many
great things to me. Even though I claim in your name to serve and give, I was
served and I was given so much by your loving sons and daughters. Thank you for
revealing your words to me. Please keep teaching me how to really humble myself
and serve you.
Blessings,
Gillian