Cape Town!

I flew to Cape Town today...a two hour flight.  I was a bit concerned last night because when I tried to check in online, the message said there was no such booking number.  So, I anticipated a problem when I arrived at the airport.  I prayed for favor and He gave it to me: I was in the system and had no problem getting my ticket approved and going through customs.  I also was under the weight limit.

When I was at the gate, I was 4th in line in the queue.  That's how they do it here: first at the gate is first in line to board.  There was a South African man ahead of me in line and he asked if I was going to Cape Town on holiday (a typical question here).  So far, I have found South Africans to be very friendly and helpful.  I told him my reason for coming, that I was a missionary working with with those with HIV and AIDS and with orphans.  We talked while we waited and soon, the man who was first in the queue stepped aside and asked me if I would like to be first in line.  I was surprised and pleased.  I told him that was nice and yes, I would.  He said I deserved it, that I was special.  I told him I didn't think I was special.  He then said that I was very special.  Wow.  I was humbled by that.  What a nice thing to say and do!

When I boarded the plane, I was in an isle seat and two middle-aged men sat next to me in the row.  They were both television producers from Great Britain.  I was quiet for a while, then the same question from the man next to me in the middle seat: are you going to Cape Town on holiday (many people do).  When I explained what I was doing there, he asked many questions about my faith and my belief in God.  I could tell he was a seeker, a non-Christian.  What a wonderful opportunity God gave me to witness to this man!  When I told him that I found God to be what I had been looking for all my life, and that He gave me peace and a purpose, the man said he also was searching for that.  It was a blessed moment and I thank God for it!  We talked for about an hour or so and then exchanged email addresses.  I told him to contact me any time with questions and I would try to answer them.  He said he would definitely be in touch, and I believe he will.  I just love how God arranges things!  What a joy meeting this man was, knowing that God may be drawing him! Maybe one more for Jesus! I am praying for the man.