The Tzeltal Indians stay around an hour and a half from us in Cancuc Pozo Chiapas. For a extended time I have admired the brilliant colors of their clothing as we have ministered to them conveying significant instructions, evangelistic campaigns and at this point even a Bible School which initiated in February.
On February 20th, we finished a full day of teaching and all set for a nightly ceremony in the village. The Pastor quietly pulled me aside and advised me to go to a small wooden cabin placed outside of the church building. "A Family has something that they would want to present you" he said.
This was not the first time I had got presents from the Tzeltal Indians. They've provided me coffee, handmade bags and even farm animals. I was honestly expecting another rooster to add to my ever growing population of chickens at my dwelling in San Cristobal.
Was I ever amazed as the women pulled a fine-looking Tzeltal Wardrobe out of a little plastic bag; it was just the perfect size.
"We like to give you this as a gesture of our admiration for faithfully bringing us the Word of God every month" the family explained.
"I considered to myself, "I couldn't possibly take such a great offering. I know very well that the Tzeltal Indian wardrobes are incredibly expensive." In fact, they are value more than $200. That's well over a month's earnings when you consider that the usual Tzeltal makes less than $30 a week when work is available.
Most of the period, the Indians barter crops, animals, coffee and clothing because currency is inadequate.
I took into consideration the time involved in creating such a nice piece of attire- even longer than a month. I was unwilling to take the offering but I knew that I would cause offense the family if I didn't. What's more, I didn't wish to deprive them of a blessing by not allowing them to give.
I received the offering.
"We are so thankful that you visit us each month, your service has changed our lives" they explained.
What a reward. Their words to me meant so much. I felt grateful as I walked away with the wardrobe in hand, thanking God for the opportunity to be a missionary to the Tzeltal Indians in Chiapas.
Luke 6:38 declares that it is more blessed to offer than to receive. I may have received some nice outfits and a pat on back but I sense even more satisfied to be able to share Gods Word with individuals in need.
I want to thank you. Because of your intercessions and monetary support we are able to bring the word of God to tribes like this Tzeltal family I perfectly described. Thanks for helping us to assist others!
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Greg Nemer invites Christians to visit his blog Christian Missions Christian Missionaries Greg, Ana and Cristi Nemer are Planting Churches in Chiapas, Mexico
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