Moving home

This Sunday I took a former student from Bible Institute (Boston Chitambala) back home --- he came from an area called Kitwe west about 4 years ago to get his Bible degree. He has now finished his degree and was looking to get back home - we had made an arrangement in which his pastor invited me to preach and I could transport his family. At the time it seemed like a great idea. After some questioning - I found out Boston and his wife have SIX children. I began to think how in the world will we get a family of 8 and all their belongings to a place three hours away with one small pick up truck.

On Saturday I arranged to pre-pack the vehicle so we could leave early enough Sunday morning to make it for the service. When I arrived at the house - I was shocked! They had put ALL their belongings into 6 boxes and 3 suitcases. We loaded the roof rack and tied things down --- the bed of the truck would have plenty of room for some extra stuff they would bring in the morning plus 3 of their children would sit back there for the ride.

I realize Boston and I are from different cultures - but for a family of eight to need only three suitcases just made me really think --- contentment is often looked at through the glasses of one's culture. Today, looking at all I have - I learned to be content... another great lesson along the road of life.