Why Would This Tzeltal Indian Family Hand Me an Attire Worth More Than Their Entire Month's Earnings?

The Tzeltal Indians stay approximately an hour and a half from us in Cancuc Pozo Chiapas. For a extended time I have accepted the dazzling colors of their clothes as we have ministered to them giving appropriate instructions, evangelistic campaigns and at the moment even a Bible School which initiated in February.

On February 20th, we finished a complete day of teaching and ready for a nightly service in the rural community. The Pastor silently pulled me aside and told me to go to a tiny wooden cabin located outside of the church building. "A Family has something that they would want to give you" he stated.

This was not the first time I had received presents from the Tzeltal Indians. They've offered me coffee, handmade bags and even livestock. I was candidly anticipating another rooster to add to my ever growing population of chickens at my house in San Cristobal.

Was I ever amazed as the women pulled a good-looking Tzeltal Wardrobe out of a tiny plastic bag; it was just the correct size.

"We wish to present you this as a sign of our admiration for faithfully bringing us the Word of God every month" the family explained.

"I considered to myself, "I couldn't possibly receive such a great present. I know very well that the Tzeltal Indian wardrobes are highly high-priced." In fact, they are value more than $200. That's well over a month's income when you think that the average Tzeltal makes less than $30 a week when work is available.

Most of the time, the Indians barter crops, animals, coffee and attire because currency is scant.

I considered the period involved in creating such a nice piece of garments- even longer than a month. I was hesitant to receive the offering but I knew that I would be rude to the family if I didn't. What's more, I didn't desire to rob them of a blessing by not allowing them to provide.

I accepted the present.
"We are so appreciative that you visit us each month, your apostolate has changed our lives" they explained.

What a recompense. Their statement 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 says that it is more blessed to provide than to receive. I may have got some beautiful attire and a pat on back but I sense even more content to be able to share Gods Word with folks in need.

I like to thank you. Because of your intercessions and financial help we are able to bring the word of God to tribes like this Tzeltal family I perfectly described. Thanks for helping us to aid others!

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