Friday, July 18, 2008

God was at work today.

God is at work in the hearts of nine young boys in the Eastleigh slums of Nairobi. He has softened their hearts and led us to their parents who have agreed to allow us to "adopt" their child and teach them about Jesus. We witnessed God at work today.

God is at work among the MITS team members who visit the toughest bases in Nairobi every week, seeking and loving the lost and feeding the hungry. He gives them the strength, the love and street smarts to win over the boys, despite those who work and scheme against them. We witnessed God at work today.

God is at work among the filthy, smelly, muddy alleys of the slums at Mathare. We saw eyes and smiles light up and come alive from the dirty, snotty faces of children who ran along side of us saying "how are you, how are you" as they reached out to us with open hands. We witnessed God at work today.

God is at work in the heart of a girl named Mary. At 13 years old, she is the mother of two babies, all of whom live at the center in Eastleigh. She is learning to cook and care for her babies, fighting odds that seem almost insurmountable. She smiles, she laughs, she hopes, and she is coming to know Jesus. We witnessed God at work today.

God is at work with the three of us. Despite sitting in an 8x8 tin shack of a house, looking at each other through tears of dismay, we were able to encourage the parents and bring a smile to those around them with a kind smile and warm handshake. He brought us to unimaginable places and put us in front of unimaginable people, and gave us the ability to capture that in a way that will bless people across the globe. We witnessed God at work today.

2 comments:

Mom said...

You most certainly did see God at work today!! Thank you for being there!! Marilyn (Em's Mom)

Doug Welch said...

You 3 being over there at MITS is part of God at work !!
Please tell Ben and Jackton and Brian O. that Doug said hello and give them a hug for me please. Thanks
What a GREAT experience for all 3 of you.