God is the Victor

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You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20

The thief had been planning as soon as he heard the news that the American physicians were coming to Kijabe. He knew they would bring money and wealth.  At the first moment of distraction he would strike.  We were busy setting up supplies in the play room that would become our center of activity for the next 7 days.  A crowd of patients and family members gathered outside the room in line to be seen by the American doctors. Our backs were turned as some stacked suture and supplies along the benches.  Others were down in clinic screening patients for surgery.  The thief struck quickly and boldly as he grabbed what he knew would contain money.  Only moments passed when we realized the enemy had struck.  In all, money, credit cards, computer, 2 passports and the key to our house were lost.  Guards were called but the thief was quick and had struck silently.  He was not to be found.  

This event caused us to seek Him who is victorious over all evil.  We were drawn together in prayer.  We also knew that the enemy did not like what was about to happen this week.  It was a week of giving everything we had physically.  Long hours and aching backs and necks as we strained to operate on every child that presented.  There were times when I felt I couldn't go on but God was faithful to carry me through.  The fruit was plentiful.  We ate with the kenyan workers the last night and they shared some of the testimonies of the mothers.  We wept as we realized that God was truly victorious.  Many committed their lives to the lord and others returned to the Lord.  

God gave me such a love for these children.  I found even their deformities beautiful and knew the heart of God for them.  The mothers yearned for the healing of their children.  Some cast out of their family and towns because of their deformed child.  They wept for joy as they saw God transform their child and ultimately their lives. The glory can only go to God.




I pray that the work that God did this week would be sealed and the enemy would remain defeated! Thank you for your continued prayers.  I begin the long journey home tonight.
Chase Miller

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