One of the most memorable missions that I have ever participated in was the Meru mission in my college years. There were long distances to walk but unforgettable encounters with a warm and welcoming people. Of the many ‘culture shocks I experienced, one still stands out in my mind to this day. Whenever we ventured into a homestead and the ‘man of the home’ agreed to meet with us, he would require his entire extended family to stop whatever they were doing and gather immediately to listen to what we had to say. I am not sure that it was the right way but many people came to know the Good News this way. In Genesis 18 we read how Abraham pleaded with God not to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. It was a wicked city in the eyes of God in almost all respects. In the midst of this interesting conversation, God reveals why He chose Abraham. Genesis 18:16-19 When the men got up to leave, they looked down toward Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them on their way. Th