A Remarkable Father: Devoted to God, Cherishes Family, and Works Hard to Provide

Medan Sunggal, Medan City—(04/13/25) The scorching sun bore witness to the patience of an online motorcycle taxi driver, faithfully waiting for his next fare by the roadside. Suddenly, Jestham’s light footsteps broke the silence as he approached with a warm smile. "Sir, here’s a blessing from God—would you like to choose one?" he asked, extending several folded slips of paper that might turn an ordinary day into something extraordinary. With hopeful anticipation, the father picked one—and to his surprise, he won the golden ticket: two full minutes of free grocery shopping.

The Breadwinning Father Behind the Wheel

The struggles of this father’s life were etched into the lines on his face. Day after day, he spent hours waiting for just two or three orders. "From 9 a.m. until now, I’ve only gotten two rides," he said softly. Yet not a single complaint passed his lips. He endured it all for the sake of his wife, who devotedly teaches underprivileged children at a community service organization, and his 12-year-old son. "His name is Yedijan—it means ‘one beloved by God,’" he shared, his eyes glistening with quiet pride, a name chosen with prayerful hope.

The race against time began. With fiery determination, the father filled cart after cart with essentials—rice, cooking oil, eggs, instant noodles, and milk for his child. "Come on, sir, take more!" Jestham cheered him on. His trembling hands and labored breaths revealed just how much this moment meant to him. "This feels like a windfall," he whispered gratefully, as if unable to believe his sudden stroke of luck.

When asked about the joys and challenges of being an online driver, his answer was simple yet profound: "The joy is being able to provide for my family. The hardship is sitting for hours, waiting for orders that never come." Yet beneath his humble life lay an unshakable faith—God never abandons those who strive.

Deeply moved, Jestham slipped him extra support before parting ways. "May this be for a small family outing," he said. Overwhelmed with emotion, the father raised his hands in prayer, blessing those who had brought him such happiness today.

This simple story is like a ray of light in the grind of daily struggles—a reminder that even in life’s uncertainties, sincere kindness always finds its way. Through Jestham, God showed how blessings can arrive from unexpected places, so long as we keep faith and never stop hoping.

May every drop of sweat this father sheds for his family be counted as worship, every prayer he whispers in the quiet of night be answered manifold, and every step he takes in honest labor lead him to unforeseen blessings. The all-seeing God will always walk beside him and his loved ones.