Lockdown 755

Lockdown Day 755-20 April 2022

Today I experienced a wonderful moment in time. I was on my way to pick up some groceries when I walked past my local Seattle coffee stop.

I have noticed the past couple of weeks the baristas have been rotating frequently. And today was no different, so as per usual, I asked their names. Nkosinathi was the man behind the machine and Vuvu at the pay point.

When He said his name, Nkosi added, "like in Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika" and started singing the first part of the National Anthem, ending with the traditional Zulu ending.

I joined in and sang with them, finishing with, "woza moya (come Holy Spirit)." And then they started the last part of the anthem where the Afrikaans "uit die blou" followed by the English "sounds the call" ends with South Africa.

We sang in harmony, out loud, surprising newly arrived customers, having a ball while putting smiles on their faces. What a joy it was! We were equally surprised at all three of us being able to sing all the words in each other's language. And when I said goodbye, they blessed me in God's Name.

Tonight I lie in bed while loadshedding is happening all around, and I have hope in my heart for our people and our country. Those few minutes of sharing a multi-linguistic song, edified us all as I felt the presence of the Spirit move between us.

Yes, God has got this.