In his sermon, Doyt shares a powerful story from Haiti about Joseph Constant’s mother, a woman who risked her life to care for children in a dangerous place. During violent gang attacks in Mirebalais, she stayed put, fed children through the Haiti Micah Project, and was ultimately saved by some of those very children when she fled for her life. This story reminds us that true greatness comes from caring for others, especially in hard times. Doyt challenges us to see ourselves in this story, asking who we are feeding and welcoming in our own lives and community.
He connects this to the Christian call to live with resurrection hope, lifting up those in need like Tabitha in Acts, who was known for good works and charity. On this Mother’s Day, Doyt invites us to honor the mothers who shaped us and to remember the courage and kindness of immigrant mothers who, like Joseph’s mother, feed and care for their neighbors despite great hardship. Their love and strength reflect the true spirit of community and faith that we are called to live out.
Reflection Questions for this Week:
- How does the story of Joseph Constant’s mother challenge us to think differently about what true greatness means in our own lives and communities?
- In what ways can we live out the example of feeding, welcoming, and caring for others, especially those who are vulnerable or in crisis, as shown in the Haiti Micah Project story?
- How does reflecting on the history and contributions of immigrants, like the mothers mentioned in the sermon, impact the way we view our community and nation today?