Micah 6:8 - What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbling with your God?
We are "getting in the way" of violence tomorrow. The Palestinian children of at Tuwani are in the middle of summer camp. In order to get to camp they must walk on a road that goes between two settlements where grown men and women often throw rocks, threaten, or even beat the children. The soldiers are assigned to escort the children to guard them on the walk but they often do not show up or come late so the children have to "run the gauntlet" alone. Tomorrow the children and their mothers are walking together in a show of resistance of the occupation and they have requested that we walk with them.
The verse from Micah spoke to me as I was considering taking part in this witness. On one hand, I feel nervous because I know the risks. On the other hand, this is the walk that children do every day, which is very humbling. I believe in Jesus as God Incarnate, the God who came to live as a human, and the God who shows up in humans - especially in schoolchildren.
Please do pray for our team.
Salaam! Shalom! Peace!
P.S. In Arabic my name is Jrita!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sticking with the blog posts. I'm sure it's not easy, but it's wonderful to know exactly what you all are doing and how we can pray for you.
ReplyDeleteGreta--We're thinking of you often, and are so grateful for your posts. Love from Aunt Pat and Uncle Jerry
ReplyDeleteGreta: your posts bring my tears. I am thinking of you, Kevin, and Tiffany and praying for your safety as you minister Christ's loving presence in dangerous circumstances. God's Peace be with you all.
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