| Following is an excerpt from a precious
friend and evangelist, who as I remember, once belonged
to a warring tribe, but practiced harmlessness after his
conversion to Jesus (before I became acquainted with
him). His English was not as proficient as educated,
Americans', but if you study what he tried to say, you
will realize he meant well and had a concern for lost
souls. When he said, "I am very happy to
inform", I believe he meant he was relieved to
inform me, expecting and hoping I could help him with
materials so he could give to enlighten the unlearned and
lost. I also believe he meant that he was grateful to God
that he had come unto the knowledge of the Lord, and he
realized faith by hearing was necessary for
salvation--God does not excuse ignorance. He
eventually became a Greek New Testament student during
our relationship. However, I never received the outreach
materials he desired or the financial aid to help him
make his own, except for what little I could personally
give to him.
I have been concerned. Unfortunately, many Christians
in Africa have been prone to regional Moslem harm due to
lack of appropriate government protection in hostile
civil environments. Wild life, disease, poverty and
perhaps lack of food, are other issues. We used to
communicate regularly with one another, but something
happened, whatever the reason may be--I have not heard
from him in about 10 years.
Let us not forget to show our love and concern for our
brothers and sisters throughout the world. Amen.
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