Confounding

The week of performances at the University has concluded. I could easily be intimidated by the level of intelligence as well as the position held by most of the students. If one of D's students had not been VICE PRESIDENT of an airline, it is doubtful my luggage (left in Beijing for three days) would have arrived at all! One of the teachers here waited 2 months for luggage to arrive. For me - this time - there was provision, there was a plan in place, there was a person provided "for such a time as this".

I have enjoyed "confounding" these wise scholars with simple things revealing deeper truths. They are quick to comment "you have such a very kind heart to do such things." While they grasp the benevolent concept toward the sick and orphaned, I wonder if they miss, the same God that is using me to touch the weak, is also using me to touch the "strong" - the accomplished men and women, well established in their careers, party members, afforded the luxury of continued higher education at some of the best univeristies in China?

They listen well, they participate with enthusiasm, they laugh heartily, they ask questions, they witness the unseen creator of the Universe - slip a disciple in disguise (red nose - red hair) behind the Bamboo Curtain - use a foolish American clown to confound the higher educated scholars in China.

1 Corinthians 1:27 executed in 2004!