The people of Manipur India has changed the meaning of the word hospitality. I have never know that I was more welcome then when the people here have invited me into their houses.
The other night me and a few teammates went to a friend’s house for dinner. That may sound simple and normal for those in America, however here in India it is a big deal because of the fact that a lot of families live day to day. So to be invited over for dinner is such a privilege!
They provided a delicious traditional meal and even toned now the spiciness for us Americans. Following dinner, we went into the family room and watched a movie while also laughing and enjoying one another’s company.
As the night continued, Fima (one of our best friends here) brought us a cup of cold Coke. While we were drinking, Fima’s brother in-law explained to us how Fima had went out and worked all day staking brick just to be able to give us this cup of Coke! I was truly astounded at the kindness and generosity of this seventeen-year-old boy, who had just spent his entire day working in the rain to provide us with the sweet beverage!
I felt so loved and welcomed by the humble family who had provided us with such a wonderful evening.
This experience ( as well as many others) has convicted me of my selfishness! I have so much that I could give, yet I keep it back due to my own desires. From this moment on, if and when I choose to be selfish I will foreve4r remember this Labor of love by this humble, generous family in Northeast India, who did not give out of their abundance but our of their lack.
These people have shown me through action by how we are called to love just as Christ loved everyone.
” Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful: it does not rejoice with the truth. Love bear all things believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” I Corinthians 13:4-7
