Jugo*’s eyes shone with tears when Pastor Basilio* presented him with your gift. He’d struggled for so long to feed his family. As the economy grew more unstable and inflation increased, it was quickly becoming impossible to survive. He and his wife only ate once a day so that their children could eat properly. It was an intense sacrifice to make, but they had no other choice.
Jugo hadn’t been to a church prior to this. But when he heard that Pastor Basilio had gifts of food for whoever was in need, he had to see what it was all about. How did this pastor acquire so much nutritious and highly needed food?
When Jugo learned that it was you who gave, his world changed. Before this moment, he’d felt forgotten and abandoned by God. The fact that you were moved by God’s love to care for others deeply affected him.
As described by Pastor Basilio, “Many testified to us that they were praying for God to supply food by any means. When they saw the miracle come true, the tears overflowed. This revolutionized the spiritual life of many who were estranged, discouraged, and upset with God. Your gift reconciled them to the Lord. It may seem like a simple thing, but behind this gesture of compassionate care is the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. Each person encounters the love of God through these gifts. We have no words to express our gratitude for this donation that’s so charged with love and passion for God.”
Thank you for providing precious gifts that connects people with the love of God!