Nkhosinathi is a member of our church in Snake Park. He is in his final year of school and spends most of his time trying to study in order to get good marks so he can attend university. Like most South Africans I have met, he wants to get a job to make money. Unlike most South Africans, his goal is to provide, not for himself, but for his younger brothers and sisters.
Last week, we were able to spend the afternoon with him and listen to his story. His father passed away several years ago, and his mother, who is HIV positive, moved to another province, leaving him alone. Because he is still in school, he cannot get a job. Since he has no family, there is no one to provide for him. After moving from house to house numerous times within the past year, he is finally settled into a small shack, provided by a few church members, where he can now study for school without any distractions. He moved into his new home with only a few possessions; yet, while he has faced many challenges, his faith stands firm.
My mom and coworker, Vicki, donated money to help Nkhosinathi. With the money, we were able to buy a few essentials including a blanket, iron, teak kettle, hot plates, pots and pans, and some basic food items. It has been a true blessing to meet this young man and see how God continues to provide for him through other believers.
Praise God for His provision and for taking care of His children! Pray for Nkhosinathi as he works hard to finish school. Pray that God will continue to give him strength each day both physically and spiritually.
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