Who Is This Man I See, Maurice?

The tears I cried when meeting he and his wife, Emily the
first day of arriving to Mpekeptoni Lamu are still unexplainable.  Something is different about each of
them.

I am not sure how to explain the respect I have for this man
of Christ, Bishop Maurice.  He is
dedicated.  DEVOTED.  His love for the Father does not waver
based on his circumstance.  He is
all in.  He has undeniably given
120% of himself to the Lord.  He
knows God’s love for him is better than anything else the world has to offer.

The wisdom he has is far greater than what one should have half
way through their life. Lord, how does Maurice know the things he does?  Maybe, because his intimate time with
you Lord is more important to him than his own sleep.

Three hours of prayer everyday for twenty – six years?  I can’t even grasp that.  But, I know you have rewarded him for
His devotion to you.  His desire to
be in your presence is the first on his to do list.  And, when he is not in your presence he speaks of feeling incomplete
and lifeless.  

His leadership is STRONG.  The body of Christ that surrounds His church is holy.  It’s built on a foundation of love,
grace, and acceptance.  The
children and youth look to him for wisdom, truth, and encouragement.  His leadership is VALUABLE because he
reports directly to you, the Father. 

God, how is this man so patient?

How is he so kind to all that cross his path?

How is he never overwhelmed by all the need surrounding him?

It’s because he meets with you daily, doesn’t he? 

It’s because he asks you what you think before anyone else,
right Lord?

I ask him questions and he smiles and freely shares.

He trusts you, Lord, with everything in His life.  He shares of his unfailing love for his
wife, Emily.  They serve you
together.  They wait patiently on
their first home even though 3000 bricks and the land is already been purchased. 

Who is this man, I see? 

A faithful servant. 
A chosen son.  A wise
teacher of your word.