What does Jesus want us to do for the Sawi?
All of us heard the stories of dying children and people all around the world, but what is it that keeps us so quiet. Every year, millions of people are dying because of droughts, floods, diseases, and shortage of food, but what is it that gives us fear - is it fear of change, fear of culture, or fear of adjustments, or even fear of dying? I believe Jesus is challenging us to do what we know is right thing to do. He wants us to put ourselves aside and be a light to the world.
After reading the cruelness of the Sawi culture, it would probably be considered insane if anyone says, "I want to go visit them! They fatten friends for sacrifice and prize treachery!"
Don Richardson had a good understanding about the inhuman culture of the Sawi tribe; however, he chose to go upon God's calling because he knew it was what God wanted him to do for the Sawi men. He had a vision and desire to go live among them and help improve their primitive lives as well their spiritual lives. This story isn't trying to tell all of us to go do as what Don Richardson did for the Sawi people. However, I believe it has a more deeper message to show us. It is trying to infer the importance of our role in the world. The world is trying to send a message. But since we are so busy and exhausted from our mundane lives, we lack the ability to listen to those callings. People normally chooses to stay with what they are used to because its more comfortable; although there might be some exceptionalists who love new changes. Many of us tend to be lazy, scared, or laid-back to approach a different culture that might distort our beliefs. To be honest, even I would be scared to death if I had to go meet a group of canabalists. However, with Jesus as the ultimate example of ministry and with the anxious callings from the falling world and the people who are struggling everyday, we should take a step into something that may be unfamiliar to us. We should be more willing to serve others rather than waiting for something to just randomly happen.
All of us heard the stories of dying children and people all around the world, but what is it that keeps us so quiet. Every year, millions of people are dying because of droughts, floods, diseases, and shortage of food, but what is it that gives us fear - is it fear of change, fear of culture, or fear of adjustments, or even fear of dying? I believe Jesus is challenging us to do what we know is right thing to do. He wants us to put ourselves aside and be a light to the world.
After reading the cruelness of the Sawi culture, it would probably be considered insane if anyone says, "I want to go visit them! They fatten friends for sacrifice and prize treachery!"
Don Richardson had a good understanding about the inhuman culture of the Sawi tribe; however, he chose to go upon God's calling because he knew it was what God wanted him to do for the Sawi men. He had a vision and desire to go live among them and help improve their primitive lives as well their spiritual lives. This story isn't trying to tell all of us to go do as what Don Richardson did for the Sawi people. However, I believe it has a more deeper message to show us. It is trying to infer the importance of our role in the world. The world is trying to send a message. But since we are so busy and exhausted from our mundane lives, we lack the ability to listen to those callings. People normally chooses to stay with what they are used to because its more comfortable; although there might be some exceptionalists who love new changes. Many of us tend to be lazy, scared, or laid-back to approach a different culture that might distort our beliefs. To be honest, even I would be scared to death if I had to go meet a group of canabalists. However, with Jesus as the ultimate example of ministry and with the anxious callings from the falling world and the people who are struggling everyday, we should take a step into something that may be unfamiliar to us. We should be more willing to serve others rather than waiting for something to just randomly happen.
Now, I want to get down to the point ...
What is it that you think Jesus called YOU to do for the Sawi?
Or, more so, what is it that you think Jesus called YOU to do for the world that is in desperate need?
We know that we have the ability to influence the world, but now it's time to put our thoughts and words into action.
1 comment:
"Or, more so, what is it that you think Jesus called YOU to do for the world that is in desperate need?" Grace this question is a mature challenge to others. Very thought provoking! Mrs.Mc.
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