My ‘On-time’ God

On my recent trip to North Africa, I saw God’s faithfulness in huge ways!  I was there to participate in a vision clinic.  Prior to our arrival, the team had little time to practice making the glasses that we were using for the clinic.  I must admit that fear crept into my heart but I knew I had clearly heard the call of God to go on this trip.  Having walked with the Lord for many years, and experienced His grace countless times, I asked Him to calm my fears and guide my hands as I made each pair of glasses.  From the first child to the last, God gave the wisdom and direction to work through each prescription and find joy in doing something new and different.  I was comforted by God’s words, “Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will do this.” Psalm 37:5

Throughout the week, God brought me new friends like D. and W.  Both were overjoyed to have their eyes stop hurting.  The girls could not stop smiling as they were now able to see clearly.  Although I was unable to openly share the Gospel with these wonderful children, I was able to put my arms around them and show them the love of Christ.  I pray that they will one day find the true God. 

It is such a great joy to serve God in this way!  As the week came to a close and the numbers were counted, we were amazed that God brought us 1,406 children.  We made 486 pairs of glasses and also distributed sunglasses.

My prayer and hope is to return one day to build upon the relationships that were started.  Please, come with me!

 

Submitted by: T. H. (excerpts from newsletter)

Photos:  (Top: T.H. assembling glasses); (Bottom: Children in glasses prepared by team)