Our hotel was like an island. A modern high-rise in the middle of confusion, congestion, and poverty. This boy was crippled - his bones broken and pushing out at very odd angles. In other words, his bones had been broken and no attempt had been made to set them right. I ve learned that this is a common practice.
Parents deliberately break the bones of their children so that they can earn more while begging.
In my travels I have seen other things that have made me sad - and angry. But this one picture sticks with me as a vivid reminder of just how desperate the people of this world can be. And, when Jesus spoke about poverty and He linked the need of the masses with our use of God s resources. This morning we re focused on Stewardship - The management of God s resources according to His will and purpose. Jesus spoke about a very real stewardship - stewardship of God s resources which tangibly communicates God s love to those who so desperately need to hear His Gospel.