| It might appear obvious after it is written or said | | | | be indifferent to the plight of the poor. |
| but that is true with most statements. | | | | In the exceedingly poor areas of Uganda and |
| When a Christian is involved in advocacy, with and | | | | Kenya, and I am sure in other nations too where |
| on behalf of the poor, nothing significant will be | | | | there is such abject poverty, there is also among |
| achieved for the Kingdom of God without the | | | | the true believers in Jesus Christ, a determination |
| total dependence upon Almighty God in serious | | | | to do whatever they can to improve their |
| concerted prayer. | | | | situation, by giving attention to the environment. |
| We all ought to have a concern for the poor and | | | | If only we could enlist governments to come on |
| do whatever we possibly can, but there are | | | | board and assist with certain projects where the |
| those to whom God gives a burden, and it can be | | | | leadership can be trusted and where the |
| called the burden of the Lord. When that happens | | | | leadership is genuine and sincere. |
| there is always something of the prophetic | | | | There is a burden that sometimes expresses |
| involved. | | | | itself in groaning when the plight of the poor |
| I write this as I prepare to return to Kenya. | | | | weighs heavily upon our hearts, and not everyone |
| There is a burden upon my heart that I have only | | | | can carry this. |
| experienced when preparing to travel to Uganda | | | | There are levels of caring and showing practical |
| or Kenya to speak and teach and minister among | | | | compassion. |
| those who are financially very poor, but where | | | | Think of ways whereby you can become more |
| many are spiritually rich. | | | | involved, and more caring, when it comes to |
| None of us who are aware of having been | | | | reaching out to and ministering to the poor. |
| baptised in, or anointed with the Holy Spirit, can | | | | |