On Thursday we went into town for some ice cream. As we waited for the rest of our group to arrive I was standing around watching the people. I noticed a little boy carrying a large bag and he was watching us as well. He was filthy dirty. He had a big smile for me when our eyes met. He looked to be hoping that we would give him something. He walked towards us but stopped and leaned against the building. Looking around I noticed two other boys about the same age coming towards us from the other direction. As they walked by one boy reached out and pushed the little street boy and laughed, thinking he was so smart and looked around to see my reaction. I was sickened by the gesture.
When we all went into get ice cream we gestured to the street boy to come in a pick out a ice cream treat. He had the biggest smile on his face. He walked away. As we loaded into the truck he came by me and waved. My heart was touched.
The next day as I had my “quiet time” I was praying about that boy and the Lord said to me, “that is how the world treated Me, they spit on me and they hit me. I did this for you Kelli and I would do it again.” Two verses came to me,
Matt. 19:30, “…many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.” God looks on people differently than we do. Matthew 25:35, Jesus’ words, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…” I’m challenged to look beyond the poverty and see what lives inside the hearts of these dear Honduran people.
Matt. 19:30, “…many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.” God looks on people differently than we do. Matthew 25:35, Jesus’ words, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…” I’m challenged to look beyond the poverty and see what lives inside the hearts of these dear Honduran people.
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