India is a land of contrasts. From opulent wealth to extreme poverty, from huge modern cities to rural backward villages and from dense forests to arid highlands India betrays a unique beauty. It is the largest democracy in the world. It now has over a billion inhabitants and is rich in resources; but its most valuable resource is its people. I saw the beauty of humility in her people. While the young people are very attractive, the most endearing quality is their humility. They treated us with respect and honor. As we taught at a pastor's conference, ordained two young pastors and attended a Bible College graduation, my heart was touched by these kind and humble people. The president of the Bible College and his family humbly and sacrificially served us all week. The staff at the leprosy hospital humbly cared for the patients with such dignity. The teachers and administrators of the boys and girls home taught and led these children with love and affirmation. I saw Jesus in each of these. Likewise we have people here in America who emulate such humility. We have to look a little harder but it is there. I see our church's vision statement fulfilled in all these humble people. It reads: we will be living messengers for Jesus whom God uses to love people and change lives. Over two weeks in India affirmed for me the centrality of humility. Would that my humility show as well. I have a long way to go.
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