Tuesday, November 13, 2007

God is good! says Sayora

Here follows a story from one of our former members who live in Central Asia:

Just wanted to share with you small story of Gods ‘ grace and goodness.
I was in India for conference for about 10 days. On my last day, walking on the street
realized that I don’t have enough Rupees left for taxi to airport. No problem at all,
thought at first. Asked some people about Exchange office, and getting some directions after looking for some time, found out there is no exchange office nearby.

Stopped some taxi, they were asking very High Price to airport as I am foreigner, plus the small taxis had a strike on that day!! Few taxis that were around, were taking advantage of the situation…
So, I had to be in airport in one hour, have no local money and can’t agree and bargain with taxi drivers… because of language barriers…
One young Indian boy was coming along the street and I asked him, do you speak English? Yes, he replied. I asked him is there any place where I can change money?
He said, it is very far from here, are u going to airport? ( he could see that I am with luggage) . I said, yes, but I have problem, first- taxi is asking very high price, and second I don’t have enough Rupees to pay, so, don’t know what to do.. I need a place to change money.. as I have to go to airport asap…

He said, No problem, I will stop taxi and also pay for it! I said, Oh NO, I don’t accept it, if you only stop taxi and bargain for real price, I would be fine.. I pay him in airport as there is Exchange office..
He said, You know, I am a x-tan, and every week I give money to church, Today I will give this money to you and you pay it back to any church!! Can u imajine?
I was sooo touched and started to cry! I just couldn’t believe it!!!
To meet a stranger in India just in time of need and he says I am x-tan and you can give back this money to any church??? In Hyderabad about 80% are Muslims, rest are Hindus!! Very few x-tans.
He stopped taxi, bargain for price and paid for it, saying it is not problem, pay it back to any church!! Young 14-15 years old Indian boy!!
How can anyone say it was an accident? I couldn’t stop crying as I knew it was from above and One who cares about all our needs no matter where we are!!!!
He just sends His message in the midst of any trouble saying “No panic!. You are Not forgotten! I do care for you and I am in control!”

And you know how vulnerable we become when we are in a strange land ha? We start panic about everything! I said, YES, Lord, I got the message; you know that I am in India now and panic about having trouble going to airport! Yes, you are here beside, taking care of me…

Crying…. and wondering… Interesting ha, how can He found me and care about me when in India, among the most populated place? And send his follower to me with His message just on time of need??? But He did!!

Isn’t amazing???? More then just amazing…..