God Answers Efforts: The Story of a Meatball Seller Who Receives Unexpected Blessings

Medan City—(04/08/25) Under the scorching sun and amidst the dusty streets, a 63-year-old man faithfully pedals his old bicycle, selling meatballs to support his wife and grandchild. Despite his aging strength, he endures days when his goods don’t always sell, yet not a single complaint leaves his lips. For him, this is part of life’s struggle that must be faced with sincerity.

The encounter began when Jestham greeted the elderly meatball seller as he rested by the roadside. "Hello, sir, do you still have meatballs left?" Jestham asked warmly. With a tired yet determined face, the man nodded and swiftly prepared five packs of meatballs. When asked how many he had sold that day, he simply replied, "Oh, just a few." It turned out he had been cycling since morning, moving from one spot to another in search of crowded areas. "If all are sold, I can earn around IDR 400,000," he shared. Yet, he often returns home as late as 11 PM, exhausted from the day’s toil.

The Steadfastness and Determination of a Father

What truly touched the heart was his perseverance—not for himself, but for his wife and grandchild. Despite his age, he refuses to burden his children. The meatballs he sells are homemade, a small business he and his wife have patiently run since the 1990s.

Jestham and his team didn’t just buy meatballs; they listened to the man’s struggles with open hearts. After completing the transaction, they handed him extra money as a token of appreciation. "Can I bargain a little, sir?" Jestham joked while discreetly slipping in additional cash. At first, the man didn’t realize, but when he saw the amount, tears streamed down his face. With a trembling voice, he expressed how this was a blessing he never expected. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he prayed for Jestham and his team’s kindness.

This poignant moment taught a valuable lesson: behind simplicity lies extraordinary resilience. The man may just be a humble meatball seller, but his determination to keep striving without complaint is a true example of sincerity. "What matters is we’ve tried our best. The rest, we leave to the Almighty," he said. His life philosophy is simple yet profound—blessings come from unexpected places as long as we never stop striving.

As they parted, Jestham left him with a message: "Don’t focus on the waves, but on God, who always provides." Those words seemed to water the seeds of optimism in the old man’s heart. His struggles may not be over, but that day, he went home with a grateful smile and renewed faith—that as long as there’s sincerity, blessings will find their way. Every act of kindness we sow returns as immeasurable happiness.