We all struggle. The struggle of some seems out of proportion, though. Consider Afii. She is a new believer in Jesus and the mother of two. She lives in a remote village called Topeglo. She got a slight infection in her foot two years ago, that just wouldn't go away. After treatments with medicines, those they could afford, she then sought spiritual help (prior to her belief in Jesus). She spent the equivalent of all the treatments she would have needed to cure her Madura foot (the name of the infection) on various sacrifices and ceremonies, but to no avail. In the midst of her struggle she met Jesus. Isn't that the way it is. Madura foot and all, she was united with Him. Yet, she continued to suffer for a year afterward from this illness. Three weeks ago she was blessed with relief. She had her leg amputated mid thigh. Her suffering was relieved. She was overjoyed and has not stopped testifying daily to God's grace in bringing her relief. Reality check for the rest of us as we "struggle" and complain. By the way, due to her testimony, attendance at her church has tripled since her return. Once more, God has used something to his glory that the enemy had designed for destruction. (Rom. 8:28)
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Praise God for working in ways we cannot imagine--or would not dare to. Praise him because he is answering years of prayer and faithfulness on the part of the Tabligbo church on Topeglo's behalf. Greet "everyone" -- especially the Tabligbo elders -- for me. And welcome to the world of blogging. You'll find your name on my "blog roll."
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