Thirst

If it is pouring rain outside could you be overwhelmed with thirst? If the water is available, is your thirst still not quenched? Have you ever been desperate for the word of God? I have met many people so very desperate for the word of God. They are so very thirsty and open to the Word of God. One camp asked me to come back and read to them from His Word even if I could not bring medicine. Another visiting nurse and I spent some time with a small group in Ojwi IDP camp after interviewing those living with HIV and registering them for our new program. We huddled inside someone's home with HIV as they feared meeting in public and could only meet in the home of someone with HIV. As we had finished and were spending time reading the Bible outside it started to pour rain and thunder. It was so loud and came in waves that at times we had to stop reading because we could not hear each other. No one was in a rush. Everyone was quiet and attentive straining to hear. They were so thirsty. When we asked if they wanted us to stop they pleaded us to go on. What a blessing! Even with the new bibles we have been able to give out, after waiting for over a year for more to be printed, the demand for more is so very evident and there does not seem to be enough to go around. In America we are so privileged to have the Bible at our finger tips. It is so humbling and puts into perspective how blessed I am. We have access to food even if we cannot work in our fields due to sickness. We have the availability of transportation other than a bike or footing even if we only have a little bit of money. We have access to health care and medicine does not run out. We do not live in a country that has been struck with 20 years of war. We have access to the Bible and it’s Truth.
becky