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My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide
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“The Gospels are full of testimonies of God’s power from eyewitnesses who saw Jesus heal the sick and raise the dead. When the blind man received sight, he went and told others. When the Samaritan woman received living water from Jesus, she went back to tell what happened to her, and “many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Him because of the woman’s testimony” (John 4:39). Revelation 12:11 says we overcome the evil one by the word of our testimony. When the orphans tell, they experience God’s power at work in them; when others hear, their faith is strengthened. When we gather to share our stories, I know the devil runs out the door when the smallest, weakest orphan stands up to attest to the goodness of God. (p178)”
― My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide
― My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide
“I believe, in the years to come, America will look to Rwanda as a very bright light of hope: a country that has been restored by the healing hands of God., ,”
― My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide
― My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide
“Remembering is something God asks us to do over and over in the Bible: “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy” (Exod. 20:8). “Remember your Creator” (Eccles. 12:1). The Israelites were experts at remembering, building altars of thanks and celebrating festivals to be mindful of God’s mighty acts of provision. They had much to celebrate: the parting of the Red Sea, the supply of manna in the desert, the cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. In remembering, they knew God was faithful, and it fortified their faith for the next battle ahead.
All of us who are Christians are asked to remember too. The violence of the cross is in front of us each time we take communion--”Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). Though it isn’t easy to face, we are asked to remember the blood He spilled out for us. When I embrace His suffering for me, it gives meaning to my own. I know it also forces me to remember the pain of others. And God doesn’t want me to forget the innocent blood that was shed over the hills of Rwanda. The act of remembering holds something very sacred--it makes us more grateful. We have to be willing to remember our pain so we can comfort and offer a place of healing for others. (pp. 152-153)”
― My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide
All of us who are Christians are asked to remember too. The violence of the cross is in front of us each time we take communion--”Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). Though it isn’t easy to face, we are asked to remember the blood He spilled out for us. When I embrace His suffering for me, it gives meaning to my own. I know it also forces me to remember the pain of others. And God doesn’t want me to forget the innocent blood that was shed over the hills of Rwanda. The act of remembering holds something very sacred--it makes us more grateful. We have to be willing to remember our pain so we can comfort and offer a place of healing for others. (pp. 152-153)”
― My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide
