Visiting the Massai
On Saturday I went with Rita, three African pastors (one of them a friend who is Massai) and the Moshi Department of Water to an area where the Massai people live to survey the land for building a well. Hidden With Christ Ministries was given the money needed to re-dig a well that was covered up over 30 years ago because a lion had fallen in it and polluted the water.
This place we went to was about three hours from the town of Moshi, where I am living. It is a dry-desert sort of place. You'd never know there was enough water under the land for a well. But there is and the Dept of Water has signed the paperwork saying it is ok to drill. It was really neat to be there as the Dept of Water people were running all their tests. Some of the Massai came over to see what was going on. The Massai pastor with us would introduce us to everyone who came by. The land where the well will be dug belongs to that Massai pastor. As we stood there talking about how much of a blessing the new well is going to be the conversation moved to other blessings the Massai people would profit from. The topic of a school was brought up. Most Massai never go to school. Our Massai pastor (his name is Zablon) has a heart to see a school built. He said he would give as much land that is needed to see a school built. At that moment the Lord spoke to my heart. "Pray it to pass." That's what He said. I told the Lord I wanted to be obedient to pray and more. I knew I would. I have my own school to start and work on, so for now I will pray...pray in the funds and workers needed for this project. This school won't be started up anytime soon so I know that by the time my school in Moshi is up and running I will be able to help with the Massai school in some way. I am going to pray and ask God to begin now to stir in the hearts of people the desire to be a part of this project...I know a few adventurous teachers. :)
After the Water Dept finished their tests we went to Zablon's village. We sat with the Massai men. They had killed and cooked a goat for us. It was as outdoor bar-b-que as it gets. They cut the goat with a knife and passed the pieces out until the goat was all eaten. We sat outside next to a bush/treeish kind of shrub. It was an experience I will not forget.
After we ate we went to where the women were and Rita shared the gospel message with everyone. They listened and responded. It was wonderful to watch them raise their hands to accept the Lord as their savior. They listened because they were appreciative for the well that was going to be built on their land and they had open hearts to the message from a white woman. It was such a powerful time. Zablon has been praying for his family for many years...The Lord answered his prayers that day.
This place we went to was about three hours from the town of Moshi, where I am living. It is a dry-desert sort of place. You'd never know there was enough water under the land for a well. But there is and the Dept of Water has signed the paperwork saying it is ok to drill. It was really neat to be there as the Dept of Water people were running all their tests. Some of the Massai came over to see what was going on. The Massai pastor with us would introduce us to everyone who came by. The land where the well will be dug belongs to that Massai pastor. As we stood there talking about how much of a blessing the new well is going to be the conversation moved to other blessings the Massai people would profit from. The topic of a school was brought up. Most Massai never go to school. Our Massai pastor (his name is Zablon) has a heart to see a school built. He said he would give as much land that is needed to see a school built. At that moment the Lord spoke to my heart. "Pray it to pass." That's what He said. I told the Lord I wanted to be obedient to pray and more. I knew I would. I have my own school to start and work on, so for now I will pray...pray in the funds and workers needed for this project. This school won't be started up anytime soon so I know that by the time my school in Moshi is up and running I will be able to help with the Massai school in some way. I am going to pray and ask God to begin now to stir in the hearts of people the desire to be a part of this project...I know a few adventurous teachers. :)
After the Water Dept finished their tests we went to Zablon's village. We sat with the Massai men. They had killed and cooked a goat for us. It was as outdoor bar-b-que as it gets. They cut the goat with a knife and passed the pieces out until the goat was all eaten. We sat outside next to a bush/treeish kind of shrub. It was an experience I will not forget.
After we ate we went to where the women were and Rita shared the gospel message with everyone. They listened and responded. It was wonderful to watch them raise their hands to accept the Lord as their savior. They listened because they were appreciative for the well that was going to be built on their land and they had open hearts to the message from a white woman. It was such a powerful time. Zablon has been praying for his family for many years...The Lord answered his prayers that day.
posted by Lydia | 5:26 AM
3 Comments:
Hi Lydia!!
God is so awesome!! What a beautiful moment when all those hands went up to receive the Lord. The applause of the angels in heaven must have been deafening.
There is so much power in the fact that you have committed to live in Tanzania. Not just a traveling evangelist, but committed to the peoples there. A deeper level of Respect, Honor, and Authority comes with that. And I see that God is expanding your vision.
How exciting it is for me that I was with Rita when she began receiving all the emails from Africa and we were praying about whether or not she should go there. I am so blessed as I think what has transpired between then and now. Every story brings tears to my eyes. Wow!! pk
So cool!
JoRO
Hi Lyd...
I'm reading your blogs, which I'll tell you in a bit on email, but it was good to hear your perspective of the Masaii visit after hearing Rita's too. I'm so grateful to God on Pastor Zablon's behalf. It's encouraging, isn't it! God answers prayer regarding our family members. He is always, always faithful!
Love,
Freya
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