God Is Not Great…
Some Patpatar Men helping with Curriculum Development
I had carefully worked my way
through a Bible Lesson with the Patpatar men. Each portion in
this Genesis account brought out the incredible traits of the
One True God. His supremacy, His holiness, His absolute power,
and His infinite wisdom were carefully portrayed through the
pages of Scripture. I had carefully developed each point and
tied in cultural examples from the Patpatars’ daily life. I had
prayed through this lesson for God’s direction and insight.
Then I taught it!
The three men in my office
seemed to be following each point. I thought they really
understood these truths. It was exciting to think the light of
God’s Word was penetrating. As I neared the end, I proclaim,
“God is great!” and I waited for a response.
Instead of agreeing and being
excited they scratched their heads. Then one of them spoke up,
“You can’t say that! God is not great.” “Oh no,” I thought,
“they don’t get it.” I wondered why they hadn’t understood. I
wondered what I had miscommunicated. A flood of concerned
entered my head in that moment.
After only a brief pause in
which all these things entered my mind, the man continued
speaking. “You can’t say that God is great.” He continued, “You
need to say that God is very highly super great completely!”
Wow! I couldn’t keep my smile back as the relief and the
excitement replaced my fears. God’s truths were penetrating.
These men were getting it.
Continue to pray for us during
this time of curriculum development. Pray for the Patpatar men
that are helping, as they are hearing new truths about God
communicated to them in their own language. Pray for God’s
Spirit to work in the hearts of the Patpatar people as the time
for them to hear the Gospel is drawing near.
For His Glory,
Aaron,
Lori, Avalon, Sierra, and Kylee Luse
Missionaries with New Tribes Mission
To the Patpatar of Papua New Guinea
www.tribalmissions.com
www.ntm.org/aaron_luse
