If
you know me, you will know that I love to be around people. You will know that
I love to talk and that I love to help. I am so glad that Jesus knows me...
A
few weeks ago I found that I was running out of work in the office. Work would
be slow to come in and I found myself becoming more and more frustrated. “I
want to work with people, not paper” I said as I silently prayed in my heart.
Mrs. Temboh was still on furlough and I was alone in the office. My best
Kibidula friend, Joiya, was about to leave for Canada and I hated the thought
of the loneliness that awaited me...as if it wasn’t bad enough already...but
God knows me!
It
had been less than a week after Joiya left when Jean-Luc walked into my office
and announced that a young French-Swiss man would be visiting Kibidula for a
month. Jean-Luc asked if it would be okay if he would at my house, to which I
gave a reluctant “yes”. I was longing for the company of a fellow youth, but I
also enjoy my privacy. I’m one of those “I don’t like it when you squeeze the
toothpaste at the front end of the tube” kind of guys...you know, those kinds
of things. I prayed about it and Lucas arrived a few days later. He is 24 years
old and very friendly. He is quite reserved, but always willing to help. I
enjoy the company and I find myself to be happier in my work and in my heart.
To make things even better...Lucas brought me 300grams of Swiss chocolate as a
gift! “This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship” I thought as he pulled
the massive bar of Lindt chocolate out of his luggage...haha!
God
has provided me with a friend, and I have also been asked to teach English to
the students at the agricultural school. Furthermore, Hanne-Lise (the head
mistress of the primary school) has asked me to present a computer training
course to the teachers at the primary school. When God answers a prayer He
doesn’t play around...tell you what! I don’t mind working in the office, I find
it quite enjoyable at times...but I needed some variety and good conversation.
God has provided me with both in less than a week after I lain my problem His
feet.
God
knows us...our Creator knows us. He knows our spiritual, social, and physical
needs. He tells us not to worry about tomorrow and He promises to provide for
us. I can testify to that. Great is Thy faithfulness!
Love
ryno
