When Gandalf said this in the Lords of the Ring ..it stuck with me for some very odd reason. I want to smote some ruin...on an evil force bent on my destruction, wouldn't you?
Our mini trip to Bokodini , Pyramid and Wamena was AMAZING in all the ways that we wanted it to be. We went because we heard about Netiaken and the discipleship ministry that is happening in Pyramid with Paul and Victoria and Bokodini with Scott and Heidi. The enemy is bent on the destruciton of the Papuan soul with the loss of dignity and the worth of their soul. When you believe you are less the enemy has gained his foothold to kill, maim, destroy. He has been persistent and he has been successful...BUT, and that is God there is always a but. There in those mountains Netiaken is smiting some big ruin. Netiaken means soul in the Dani language and the battle is on for each Papuan to know they are loved and they are of Much worth.
I have struggled with the concept of how do you do servant leadership when you come here you are placed far above and those you want to serve feel far less then you. How far can you bend and not be condescending or patronizing? OR..do you live in such a way that perpetrates the caste system of worth? I think some have lost their love for the papuan soul and love living in Papua.
We saw some ruin of our enemies ploy and dignity being restored...Scott and I can see us being part of this battle..but that is another story on another day. Needless to say...this weekend had such an impact on us and I haven't even started telling you about the drive out. Stay tuned.
2 comments:
you are a true teacher, go back and read what you wrote!
Can't wait to read what you found on your "drive out".
Would love to see pics of Pyramid and Wamena!
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