Little … But Significant

Squatting in the hot African sun, Rebecca wondered what God would do through her and her teammates to show His love to this rural community. Behind her stood the school’s dilapidated toilet. It had served its purpose, and there was no hope of a replacement.

But God is the God of hope. He put yet another dream inside Rebecca: a new, permanent toilet for the students and staff of God’s Plan Nursery and Primary School. Rebecca has learned that when God guides, He also provides. What God originates, God orchestrates.

To many people in developed nations this may seem a small project. To the students, staff, parents and community, it is hugely significant. The rest of the nation and world won’t notice. But in the hearts of this community it tells a story that changes perspective: God has not forgotten them.

Early this week, supplies were delivered on site. Rebecca’s team helped load and unload the heavy concrete slabs that will form the floor of the five-stall latrine. A 20-foot pit has been dug; the slabs will cover it, and a brick structure will be built on top. Better sanitation will follow, and a private necessity will be as it should be.

One of the best things about SOZO Dream Foundation is that it is a ministry driven by hearts committed to following Jesus. He is the Owner and Director of all its efforts. The SOZO team is simply a conduit for His goodness and grace.

So the team takes pleasure in every part of the work. They aren’t in it for personal gain or notice. The motivation is God’s pleasure and others’ benefit.

Rebecca especially wants her friends to meet Alfred, who handled buying the supplies to complete this project. She believes him to be one of the best examples of a follower of Jesus who is all about the Kingdom of God.

Bringing Jesus into a place is most often the result of someone answering God’s call to do something practical that meets a need. As the saying goes, people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.