Philippine seafarer met his aunt and uncle for only 30 minutes after a 16 year absence. They were able to visit for only a short time since they arrived too late and the ship was ready to leave.
This crewman’s name was Fortune but his life was “unfortunate” until he meet Jesus. According to him, after he meet Jesus he became fortunate because Jesus is the one who can help him to do everything. This Philippines passage then became his favorite. “12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. 13 For I can do everything through Christ,a who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13