I have Eaten

In my travels over the years different cultures express how they are satisfied. Often the expression has food related stories.

For example, in East Central Africa the diet largely consists of Maize. When someone from Uganda or Kenya travels and returns the question is asked did they feed you? It means more than food. It means did they provide for you from a cultural context that is more hospitable than the west. It also means did they share their resources at the hosts expense in order to see their guest's needs meet. If they were not served Maize or taken care of they would respond "they did not feed me."

This week, we have been fed. Everyone feels full and satisfied. In fact, we feel so full we need to unbuckle our pants to have more room.
I am currently in the Cape Town International Airport waiting my flight. I came with others from my hotel. Others stated feelings of tiredness, a need to reflect and process, and also trying to discern where God would have them engage with one or more of the challenges we were presented with.

I too feel "full and satisfied." I need to have time to pray. I need time to reflect. I need time to interact with my board, staff, and others. I need time to determine what our role will be and pray over the opportunities presented. What would God have us do?

Please pray for these issues! Over the next two weeks I will share more challenges facing the global church, opportunities, stories from Cape Town, and how ANM may be involved.

Thanks so much for your prayers!

Mike