“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4
The missionary stood by the bed of an emaciated man whom she had known for years. He had been a leader in one of the Swazi Baptist churches. His wife had died several months prior to this visit after being sick for a long time. The missionary looked into his face that was devoid of expression. Someone asked him how he was. Softly he answered, “I am dying.” It was just a matter of time when his suffering was over.
Many people in Swaziland are suffering from AIDS. The battle rages as Swazis continue to live lives that spread the disease. Their society is in trouble, and they find themselves being carried away into a vortex of suffering, shame, guilt and death.
Pray that Swazi people will understand that their lifestyles are causing premature deaths. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak truth into their hearts. Pray that they would discover the eternal peace and joy that is only available through faith in Christ Jesus.
