DOUBLE BLESSING
They lived comfortably at Vellore with adequate income. Mom gradually paid off loans at Vadugapatti with monthly little savings. She grew in faith as well as prayer life and regularly attended Vellore CPM church. Mytheen resigned his job for the sake of full-time God's ministry. Occasionally he visited them. Omar mentioned, "Mom I wish to work in overseas. Please pray and find out whether it is God's will". Mom replied, "Okay! God will reveal to us After fasting prayer she informed, "Lord spoke to me about you during prayer...that He will grant you a job in overseas. So you apply for it". He stated, "It costs lot of money". She encouraged him, "Necessary expenses should be done".
As he pondered about it, an Afghanistan family brought their one and a half year old son to Omar for occupational therapy. One day his dad asked, "You should come to Afghanistan, stay in our home and give therapy to my son. We will offer you excellent salary". He was rich with petrol oil wells and date orchards in Afghanistan. Omar responded, " If your government offers me a job in hospital, I would come to Afghanistan and treat your son". They returned to Afghanistan and he never heard from him. After a period of time one of his friends from Africa informed about job opportunity there. According to his suggestion, Omar applied to the embassy in England. Months passed without any news. Mom encouraged him, "Omar! Pray without ceasing...Shall the Lord not answer his children who pray continuously. Surely the Lord listens to our prayers".
One day principal of school of occupational therapy personally told Omar, "We need a qualified lecturer with Ms.., for occupational therapy school. We would like to sponsor you to Ms.., for this purpose. Upon completion of Ms.., you should serve here as a lecturer and subsequently take over the position of principal. Are you interested in this offer?" This was a great surprise of joy and he praised God. He inquired, "Who will meet the expense--CMC or me?" She replied, "CMC. In addition you will receive your monthly pay. In turn, you should give bond for two years of service to this school of occupational therapy". Hard to believe. He accepted the offer and thanked her. She stated, "I am glad you accepted it and I will discuss further after making some initial arrangements". In the evening Omar related this to mom and she responded, "See! how God is good. He gives us the blessings we never dreamed off. Few years ago you wanted to do Ms. (Chemistry) and it was not possible. Today you didn't try for it and the Lord brings it to you. You also tried to get ordinary laborer job in shop and people refused to offer even that one. But now He has made you as an occupational therapist with all these added blessings. Everything is possible with God...Can anything happen unless God commanded it ...He bestows so much blessings than we can request or imagine...God's word says so. The Lord never fails". Omar added, "Yes mom. I never thought I'll go for Ms. again. Presently the Lord makes it possible. Who can stop when He commands to give...He breaks bronze latches... and steel doors".
She inquired, "Where is this course available?" and he replied, "there are only two places in India...one at Bombay and other at Punjab. They are sponsoring another therapist also". Praise be to God.
CMC made all arrangements for his studies. He received a letter from director of CMC hospital stating that he is granted two years educational leave with two times regular salary. They were amazed regarding salary. Later they understood that one salary is for his expense in university and another salary is to support his family at Vellore. Days passed; arrangements to study in Punjab was done. One day principal invited him to her house to discuss the details. When they gathered at her house one evening she explained, "We have made arrangements for you to travel to Punjab by train next Wednesday. Before you leave you must sign the bond. I told you that you should do two years bond service, nevertheless this information was not accurate. In fact according to CMC policy for this sponsorship...it is five years bond service. I hope you have no objection. I am sorry I couldn't give you this information in the beginning". Omar was stunned about it. He hurriedly said, "The five years bond service added with two years Ms. program comes up to seven years...It's long commitment. I cannot commit myself to it. If it is so I don't want to go for higher studies". With sadness she advised, "Think about it seriously and tell your decision tomorrow. It is still worth going for studies". Omar decisively replied, "I am sorry I cannot" and returned home. He was down since that moment. He felt he threw away great blessing God offered him. Mom advised him, "Omar! Why did you do this? Sign the bond for five years. There is nothing wrong with it. Don't lose the blessings of God. Tell this decision tomorrow to her". Omar said, "They will be very happy if I change my mind. But I don't feel good about it. If the Lord gives me overseas job...it will be a better help to our family. Please don't feel bad about my decision, mom". He knew it was not right decision; however he made the wrong choice. Mom said with depressive feelings, "Do as you please". In a couple of days CMC--college principal invited him to his office and clarified, "Don't think seven years is long time. Those years will pass like few minutes, you are a young man. It's all the better for you to go for Ms.". He replied, "I am sorry I cannot commit myself for seven years. My family has great financial needs and I would like to undertake overseas postings". He inquired, "Have you applied for overseas jobs?" Omar said, "Yes sir. I have been trying for it". He insisted, "You can still go to overseas after you fulfill your bond service.....so think about it carefully". Omar left his office saying, "I am sorry, I have decided not to go for this higher studies". Months passed and no job offer came from overseas.
Another occupational therapist went to Punjab to do Ms. as scheduled. Some time later occupational therapy course in CMC became a degree course. Those who did diploma came to upgrade it to degree level. Some asked Omar whether he was interested in it. He felt very bad as he lost the opportunity to go for Ms.., instead asked to consider about degree course. However he trusted that the Lord will open a door. A friend in Africa encouraged him to apply again and Omar did so. With friend's help, Jesus offered him a job in few months time. The promise of God given to mom came true. With prayers he was sent off by mom and siblings to Africa. Omar flew to Africa. He found the continent entirely different from what he thought. It was a beautiful country; wonderful weather; loving people; modernized shops and cities. This news revived mom. They exalted God. He continued to help family. He worshipped in local church and organized evangelistic ministries.