As I got ready for bed late last night, I was thinking of how much I love to lay my body on a soft mattress and my head on an even softer pillow. I can position myself “just right” and pull those wonderful covers right up over my shoulders so that only my little head is sticking out. I’m warm, comfortable, safe, and dry, and most nights, I will sleep all the way through to the morning without waking.
A few weeks ago, I invited one of our National Missionaries to speak to my Sunday School class, and one of the questions that was raised was “If I came to stay at your house for a few days, where would I sleep, what would I sleep on, and with what would I cover myself?” Charles Changala, our Associate Southern Director, very simply replied “Oh yes, you can come anytime to stay at my house. You will sleep in the extra room (they have two rooms), and we will get you a mat (made of banana leaves) and we will lay it on the floor (dirt, unless it’s rainy season, then it is mud), and you can cover up with another mat, if we have an extra. You will be our honored guest!”
Oh Lord, please forgive me when I think the overflow of blessings you afford me are shared with others around the world. Keep me thankful, humble, sensitive, and compassionate toward those who are overjoyed at the thought of this spoiled Christian man spending a night with them in the home they praise you daily for providing. Thank you, Charles Changala, for showing me true meaning of gratitude!
Robin Palesano
CFO
Posted on
Fri, March 4, 2011
by Robin Palesano