"... sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything" (II Cor. 6:10)
I had a very humbling experience visiting a missionary couple undergoing treatment for Cancer for the missionary's wife at CMC Vellore who exemplify the above verse in their life. They have been working as tentmakers in the Chambal area (the notorious dacoit capital of India) since 2004 till now. They were staying at MUT (Missionary Upholder's Trust - catering to meet hospitality needs of missionaries staying in Vellore during their treatment) and it was a humbling and spiritually enriching experience to hear their story and to get to know them more. Amazingly, the wife of the missionary who has cancer and who herself is in pain has been going around helping other missionaries admitted in the hospital who have other needs. Right before she was wheeled in for an operation a couple of days back she shared the gospel with the patient in the next bed and led that person to Christ!
Despite the pain and suffering the couple exude with genuine joy and peace which Christ alone could provide. This trip will be etched in my memory for a very long time. If you are reading this blog, please take a minute to pray for God's complete healing touch upon her who has already lost a few organs and is seeking to get back to normal to continue their good work among the people and take care of their three little girl children.
Outside of their 6ft by 6ft room, in a small corner a lady doctor in CMC was leading a bible study to a bunch of women whom we were later on told were HIV positive. It was a painful sight to see their children playing nearby some of whom may be positive as well.
