K.C. Wahe - Follower of Jesus, Husband, Father, Pastor, Student, Blogger

One more reflection from my experience with this family we helped move this morning. As we finished the packing of their belongings to be placed into storage, we were invited to a quick lunch of chicken and rice. Even to the last minute, this lady saw to it that we were fed. The two of them had nothing left, just a few pieces of chicken, some rice, and a thank you or two. I don’t know if I will ever again complain about not owning a home yet. I do know that I will work on constantly remembering and reminding myself that we are truly blessed by God, knowing that my friends, who had nothing else and even as they were being evicted, showed an act of kindness in the midst of their own sorrow.

I have to believe with all of my heart that the church must become a place where it empowers those who are powerless. Evangelical or liberal…the church must wake up. It must become a place where those who can’t find their way can get back on their feet. Our mission field is right across the street and next door. The Lord calls us to a life of walking alongside those who have hit rock bottom. Whether rich or poor, we have been charged with the responsibility of looking for ways of caring for the brokenhearted. The church doesn’t just stay open on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. It exists to serve and love the people of God as Jesus loved them in all of their brokenness seven days a week. Just an update from yesterdays post, one of the children decided that he would take his parents into his home on a temporary basis until they got back on their feet. The prayer is now that we find our friends a new place to live and a new job.