A Case of Mistaken Identity

Mikaeli, Lazaro, and Mika, 3 Maasai pastors, made the journey to the new church at Engaresero.  They used 2 motorcycles as their mode of transport.  Two men rode on one bike, and the other man and supplies were on the 2nd bike.

Their journey took 9 hours.  On the way, they stopped beside the dirt road/path to look at "swala twiga" (deer like animals with long giraffe-type necks), regular twiga (giraffe), and other assorted wildlife.

As they were observing this local wildlife, they noticed that a truck was coming toward them at a fast clip.  As the truck approached their position, it swerved to the left, barely missing them and their bikes by inches.  The truck then continued on its way.  They thanked God that they were not hurt and continued on to Engaresero.  They had a great time of teaching and encouraging the new believers there over the next 2 days.

Later, they discovered that this same truck had traveled to Engaruka on its way to Engaresero and Gelai.  During the trip, 3 men on motorcycles with guns tried to stop them and steal their cargo, money, and cell phones.  The robbery attempt was unsuccessful as the truck sped past the culprits and did not give them the opportunity to steal or harm them.

When this same truck, driver, and companions saw Mikaeli and his fellow travelers by their bikes on the side of the road, the driver and passengers thought these were the same men who tried to rob them earlier.  They sped up with the intent of hitting the men and their bikes, possibly killing them in the process.  One of the passengers saw the men and recognized Lazaro as a Maasai pastor from Kitumbeini.  He yelled at the driver, who maneuvered the truck at the last instant to avoid a collision with the men and bikes.

Mikaeli related that all 3 of them thanked and praised God for protection and deliverance from this potentially lethal situation.

They also thanked Lazaro for his faithfulness in service to God.  If he had not been faithful, the passenger would not have known him and they would have been certainly severely injured if not killed.

Make sure people know who you are and Who you serve.
It could save your life one day.