Signs of Life

 Today we built houses 3 and 4 of the week. With rain in the forecast we were unsure they could get done. We prepared for alternative solutions just in case. And then we tentatively made the transition to the cattle truck for a slow bumpy ride through a bumpy sure road that was lined with overgrown trees whose branches we had to constantly bend low to avoid. These are signs of life.

When the truck could go no further, we set out on foot through a lush path of beautiful flowers and fruit trees. These are signs of life. 

At the end of the path it opened up onto large field that, evidence would say, was also a regular cow pasture. In that field, to the left was a house, made with posts with sheets of black plastic for its walls.  Just beyond that was another house, made of sticks with mud packed walls. And then further to the right, was the clearing for the house we would build, nestled within the mango, banana, olive trees, with branches bowing low with fruit. These too are signs of life.

For Luis and Sonia this would be the new start that they have been longing for. Luis shared how his mom and sisters has been praying for him. He shared about how he knew that God offered a relationship through Jesus. He even shared that he knew that only God could have arranged for them to purchase the land and to receive a house. 

Yet, he was not ready to give his life to Jesus. 

At our team debrief tonight we reflected on all of this and we took time to pray for Luis. We also are praying for him as the key ceremony comes on Thursday morning at 11am (Eastern). 

The vision of Shelter is to proclaim the gospel through the provision of a house for every Salvadoran in need. 

It’s not really about the houses, it’s always been about the relationships and through these relationships lives are being drawn closer and deeper because of the hope we have in Jesus. 

This happens for our team members. And it happens for the staff of Shelter. And it happens with the families. 

There are signs of new life, abundant life here.

Would you join us in talking to God about helping Luis to take this next step of faith, to trust in Jesus as His Lord and Saviour?

We are so thankful for your partnership in this effort.

Deve