The Treasures of Heaven - Zuriel

We met a Nanay (mother) who welcomed us with a big smile. She was 60+ years old & cares for her 7 grandchildren. She’s also very sick. I led a Bible study on her porch about the woman with the bleeding disease. She had very good insight such as, “I only trust in the Lord now, just like that bleeding woman. Especially now that I feel my days are already numbered.” (Many Filipinos will trust in saints or idols and even praying to spirits for healing.)

When I asked her, “Are you sure that you are going to the Father/Creator when you die?” She said yes, with a big smile and teary eyes. She had been crying for much of the Bible study. I asked her why she was crying, and she said that it’s been over 15 years since she had a Bible study in her home. The last time was with an IMB missionary who was doing ministry in her area. Before we left, we prayed for her & gave her a Bible.

We obey God for moments like this. I believe that the more we mature, the more we realize that God indeed rewards us for our work (effort) but not necessarily with the things of the world, but rather with moments like these. Moments like these, I believe, are the treasures of Heaven. Nothing can ever be as rewarding as meeting the people you minister to in Heaven someday.

-Zuriel