Cross country biking was not as intimidating in Austria. With an Austrian friend at my side, we biked across rural Austria into the Czech Republic. Along the roads, I surveyed the scenic landscape of rural Austria. After a brief stop to eat delicious fruit fresh from the tree, we arrived in the Chezk Republic. An attempt to buy a bottle of water reminded me that some areas of the EU still do not use the Euro (you need crowns in the Czech Republic).
In order to replenish our strength, we stopped at a grandmother's house and had a wonderful meal consisting of black bread, cheese, coffee and fruit. Along with my stomach, my mind also expanded with the hearing our host's stories about life in World War II. Many of the German people from the Czech Republic were secretly killed or expelled to Austria after the war by the local government. Although US troops gave meals to help the refugees, the survivors suffered difficult atrocities. Despite the wounds on the hearts of the survivors, my hope is in the power of Jesus Christ to help both nations apply the healing balm of forgiveness and repentance.
No comments:
Post a Comment