Approximately 100 people came through to have a quick medical screening to attempt to identify serious or communicable eye diseases (Ray and his translator Rosy) followed by vision testing for glasses that would best serve their needs, (Clay and Lynn with their translators Sonia and Meenu) then while their glasses are being pulled from stock (Sandy who has no need of a translator since she is fluent in multiple languages, well, maybe not) then most important step in the routine and the reason we came, the Witness Station.
At the witness station, an Indian National, Sunita, who is a member of Pastor Daniel’s church shares her faith and presents the gospel. After that, it’s the job of the Holy Spirit. THAT’S why we’re here. We are not tourists, we are not on vacation. While we’re enjoying each other and the wonderful sights we’ve seen, that is only a distant second in importance. (Maybe a distant third, with the delicious food prepared by Pastor Daniel’s wife Elizabeth being second.)
However our earthly work is not finished. Following the witness station, Karie and Josh, along with their translators Ruby and Vision do a final check with the glasses that have been selected for them. Janet and her translator Neetu adjust the frames, and send them out with the finished product. The cost to the visitor to the clinic is 10 rupees. (To save you the trouble of looking that up, it’s 15 US cents.)
It is very rewarding to see the expression on their faces when they put on their glasses and see better than they have for years or maybe even ever. However we are very aware that improved earthly vision means nothing in eternity if they are still spiritually blind.
It is our ferverent prayer that their spiritual eyes would be open, and they would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Please join us in that prayer.
Today’s blog was written by Ray!
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