These statistics about TB were in the paper just this last last week:
- Kenya is ranked 13th in the world of the "most burdened" countries with TB.
- 70% of Kenya's cases are between the ages of 15-34 (which includes Joe).
I believe the following quotes are very applicable to my friendship with and assistance towards Joe.
Grasp tightly what is real in life.
- Malawian proverb
Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of all the down-and-outers. Speak out for justice! Stand up for the poor and destitute!
- Proverbs 31:8, 9
Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. (NIV)
Make friends with nobodies. (The Message)
- Romans 12:16
I believe that in our own journeys we should seek out relationships with the poor and oppressed… Jesus said that what you have done to the poor by feeding, clothing, and loving them, you have done to Him (Matthew 25:40). Perhaps one reason Jesus so strongly emphasized ministry to the poor is because He knew that we would meet and experience Him in the midst of loving and serving the poor.
- Joel Vestal, Dangerous Faith
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