I was catching up with him again, looking at the recent pictures of his mission trip with his daughter.
The wife and him are people I admire and love very much. At a glance, he looks like your typical soccer-loving, speaks your mind, scold the driver who cut in front of your sort of person. He doesn't earn top dollars, and doesn't live a out-of-this-world lifestyle.
Recently, he was told that his company is closing. He was about to lose his job of 10 over years.
He's got 2 kids and a wife to feed. Yet he brought his 11 year old daughter to Batam for a mission trip. She's the youngest there, and is already a good helper in the few trips they've taken. He also does the prison ministry with the church on some weeks.
I asked him if he was worried about the job. I'm sure he is from time to time. His actions sure doesn't show it.
How do people sail through all these and still remain unselfish? Isn't it time to retreat, consolidate your army, and put yourself before the rest? He's still faithfully looking for jobs, and God has been his provider.
I think I remembered why I admired him despite that rough edge he has. Together with his wife, they have been one of the most consistently loving, selfless and patient people I have came to experience. They gave me a glimpse of Christ-likeness.
All these while I was taking time to think about how I can make my life a little better, happier etc...
"Each of you should look not only to your interests, but also to the interests of others" (Philippians 2:4)
