Bwana asifiwe, my brothers and sisters!
I want to share a small story that touched my heart this week. You know, sometimes we look for God in the big thundering clouds, but He is often found in the simplest of things—like a pair of shoes.

A Blessing in a Box

Through God’s grace, we got an opportunity to bless a few of our children with new shoes. When this boy’s turn came, he looked a bit confused, as if he was asking, “Is this really for me?” But let me tell you, the moment those shoes touched his hands, his face lit up like the morning sun! The shy smile he had grew into a look of pure, unhidden joy.
He put them on slowly, almost like he was touching something holy. He stood up, took one step, then two… and then, church, he started to run!

More Than Just Leather and Rubber

Now, you know how our boys love football! To this boy, football isn’t just a game; it’s his whole world. With those old, broken shoes, he couldn’t join the match. He felt left behind.
But with those new shoes? He felt like a champion! He wasn’t just running; he was reclaiming his dignity. He felt like he finally belonged on that pitch.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40

The Lesson for Us

Sometimes we think we need millions of shillings to change the world. We don’t!

• A small gift can bring a big smile.
• A simple act can restore hope.
• A pair of shoes can give a child the courage to dream again.
  As I watched him sprinting across the field that day, full of energy and life, I realized that those shoes told him one important thing: “Someone cares about you.”
  And for a child who felt forgotten, that message means everything. Let us continue to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community.
  Amen.