The Perfect Fit - Feed The Hungry

Recently, we stopped to visit our widowed friend, Esperanza, who lives in Nicaragua. She is in her late 80’s. She has no family, except for the 5 orphans she cares for in her humble home.

The children receive nutritious meals from Feed The Hungry in their school. But, Esperanza is too frail to work and frequently goes without food.
When we entered her home she began to cry and said, “Thank you, Father. Thank you for answering my prayer.” She told me she prayed the night before and asked God to send us.

She hadn’t eaten in two days. She looked so weak and could barely stand on her own. Yet, she continued to thank God and love and care for her precious children.

I looked around her one-room home and couldn’t find any food or water. I asked where she stored rice and one of her boys got the pot. It had clearly been empty for quite some time.

We quickly excused ourselves to go to the store and buy enough rice to fill her pot. I was not sure how much would fit in Esperanza’s pot. My heart’s desire was to make sure it was filled. So, at the store I pointed to the fullest sack on the ground. The sack weighed 39.5 pounds. I said, “I’ll take it.” The store clerk asked if I would like to add half a pound to make it an even 40, but I said, “No.” I was certain we had more than enough.

We returned to Esperanza’s home and began to pour the rice into the pot. We kept pouring until the very last grain fell out of the bag. We flattened down the rice and wondered if the lid would fit. It was THE PERFECT FIT! Another grain of rice and that lid would not have sealed.

As we thanked God for His provision, I heard the cry of my sweet friend, “Thank you Lord for hearing my prayer. Thank you for answering it. You always know the perfect fit.”

Kendra, missionary and Feed The Hungry director for Nicaragua

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7