Treasure in Heaven

¹⁹ "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. ²⁰But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; ²¹ for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."  -- Matthew 6:19-21

                
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I've been to the green mile,
where harvest fields and people smile.
Children come up and grasp your hand,
"Please toss me into the air my friend."

Here in Kenya, rural Africa.

In the 50's oh how they drew,
their prayers were answered and in they flew.
Pastors, developers, and doctors too,
wisely understanding that the American Dream just won't do.

Welcome to Kenya, rural Africa.

Jesus telling tales of treasure,
decide you which barn, in heaven or earth below.
Cause where your heart is your love will show,
Oh where will your treasure grow?

Here in Kenya, rural Africa...

-- a poem/song I have recently penned.

My stay in Tenwek is almost through. Yet, not all together, I will revisit this green oasis consistently in the days to come; on weekends I will venture back from my rural village hut to do reports and data entries in Tenwek's main offices. 

This place has inspired me, the family physicians and surgeons here are humble and down to earth, as one might expect -- they are serving on the mission field! These medical workers could be accumulating much wealth here on earth to further their earthy kingdom with barns (banks) filled with gold (money), but instead they work for nothing, in fact they have come here on the wings of generosity. Many of these family physicians and surgeons actually need to raise financial support from churches and individual donors to be able to finance their time here. Like most longterm missionaries working overseas, they work for the glory of Christ and are storing their treasure in heaven to one day reap abundantly. Yes, meeting people like this here in Tenwek and seeing the work they do is truly inspiring.  

I suppose I admire these surgeons to a degree because they are seemingly (outwardly and visibly) reflecting a life (an inward reality) of deep commitment to Christ, they could be the kings of our society, yet reflecting the character and life of the King of kings, Jesus, they are giving up this role to serve to poorest of the poor. Reflections to think about.

Love in Christ,

Geoff