Monday, May 21, 2007

A Helping Hand

I hope you are not tired of hearing about Ambili. This short story is about the tender heart of a young missionary kid.

This precious child has gotten the attention of the Baka team recently. Ambili has been very ill much of the last year. The team took him to the clinic multiple times, but he just kept getting sicker and thinner. It became apparent that without a miracle, Ambili would die. God laid it on the hearts of the team to pray, not only for Ambili’s healing, but that he would be used by God. God honored the first part of that prayer. Ambili has regained his health and is now almost 2 years old. I can’t wait to see God honor the second part of our prayer.

One of my favorite moments during this trip was when Brendan, who is about the same age as Ambili (but much larger), discovered that Ambili has not yet learned to walk. He tenderly took little Ambili by the hand to help him.

Knowing that Ambili's legs wouldn't get him very far while being steadied by another toddler, I prevented the inevitable fall. But this sweet act by a genuine child's heart is a great example to me. Thanks Brendan.

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