Indonesian pilot Ricoseta Mafella is a man of faith. He likes to hum worship songs while he flies.
But on September 28, 2018, something was different when Mafella sat in the captain’s seat.
“God seemed like He was saying, ‘Hey, just praise me and worship me,’”
In that moment, Mafella began to sing out loud. What happened next was a series of events that revealed God’s plan.
Mafella recounted the moment he delayed the landing in Palu due to strong winds. The decision set back the schedule by 9 minutes. But everything was set for a miracle!
While boarding passengers from Palu for the next flight, Mafella heard a voice.
“Be quick, get out of this place. Depart early,” the voice said.
Instead of ignoring the warning, he heeded the message and departed 3 minutes ahead of schedule.
Soon after takeoff, a powerful earthquake hit the Donggala area at 5:55 pm, followed by a devastating tsunami. The natural disaster claimed the lives of 4,340 people.
“The quake started at the Donggala area (at) … 5:55 pm,” Mafella told CBN. “I pushed back at 5:52.”
Tragically, the air traffic controller, Anthonius Agung, lost his life in the earthquake. He was the one who cleared Mafella for early takeoff.
“When I found out what happened, I was speechless,” Mafella told the BBC. “I feel so deeply sorry. I could have died as well. He is my hero and our national hero.”
Sometimes God brings us through strange situations to test our faith and accomplish His plans. When Mafella faced such a situation, he remained firm in his faith and witnessed divine intervention that saved the lives of 148 people.
When Mafella returned to Palu, he realized the intensity of the earthquake and tsunami, which killed thousands of people and left many more injured and displaced.
“God reveals everything,” Mafella told CBN. “Put your trust in God, and He will take care of the rest.”
Mafella’s testimony is truly an inspiration. Watch the powerful story below.
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