The Kuwaa Mission exists to wholistically help the Kuwaa people reclaim their hope and dignity as God’s redeemed people.
A Good Day Fishing!
After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. John 21:15
It was early morning. Jesus appeared to the disciples as they were heading toward the shore after a very disappointing night of fishing. From the beach Jesus offered a word of encouragement, “Hey guys, try the other side of the boat (roughly paraphrased).” And that’s all it took, a fresh perspective. With Jesus’ help, the disciples hauled in the catch of a lifetime!
On the beach, after a fish & bread breakfast, Jesus asks Peter straight out, “Peter, do you love me?” It was a fair question seeing as how Peter had denied even knowing him as Jesus faced arrest, torture and death. It’s not Jesus’ question however that gets our attention as much as his response to Peter’s confession of devotion. “If you really love me, Peter, walk the talk- feed my lambs (again, roughly paraphrased).”
My father used to have an old saying, “Fish or cut bait!” I always took it to mean that if I was present when others were working, I was expected to pitch in – to find some way to make myself useful. It’s true that most things in life are easier if you have someone sharing the load.
Isn’t that what the Kuwaa Mission is all about? It’s Christ’s disciples pitching in- lending a hand- to our brothers and sisters half-a-world-away in Liberia. It’s feeding Christ’s lambs, by sharing His love with the Kuwaa people in a real and tangible way, helping to provide clean drinking water and access to medical care.
