A Family and Jesus

In the previous vlog, my dad talked about the impact our efforts can have on the lives of the people we serve. Sometimes we think that, in the face of such great needs, the little we do cannot really make a difference. But a few months ago, God reminded me through a simple sentence that no seed planted in love is ever wasted.

I'd like to introduce you to Rebeca. She arrived at the orphanage we have been visiting for more than three years as a newborn baby, so we have had the privilege of watching her grow up. Today she is eight years old—a sweet, obedient, and generous little girl with a peace that only God can give.

One day we were playing together. I was giving her a back massage as if she had come to a spa, and of course, she had to pay for every service... with imaginary money.

When I finished, I laughed and said,

"Alright, miss, now pay me if you want another massage... and make sure it's a lot of money!"

Then she asked,

"Oh, so you want to be a millionaire, don't you?"

I jokingly replied,

"Well, yes! So I can buy lots of houses, cars, and toys..."

But immediately she answered with something I will never forget:

"What I want is a family and Jesus."

Those seven words were forever engraved on my heart.

While many of us dream about having more things, a little girl who has experienced the absence of so much understood perfectly the two deepest needs of every human being: to belong to a family and to know Jesus.

At that moment, I realized that nothing we do is ever in vain. Every hug, every visit, every Bible lesson, every prayer, and every act of love may seem small, but God uses them to plant hope. When the seed of His Word is planted faithfully, He Himself makes it grow.

As Psalm 68:6 says:

"God sets the lonely in families."

Today, Rebeca already has what matters most: she has Jesus. But there is still one prayer in our hearts—that God would bless her with a loving family who will care for her.

So I'd like to ask you a favor. If you're listening to this podcast, please pray for Rebeca. Ask the Lord to strengthen her faith and, in His perfect timing, provide her with a family filled with the love of Christ.

I believe that is the greatest lesson of this story.

We live in a world that teaches us to pursue money, success, and recognition. But having everything means nothing if we don't have Christ. God did not create us to walk through life alone; He gave us a family, whether biological or spiritual. Everyone who has placed their faith in Jesus belongs to one family, and we are called to love and care for one another.

In the end, Rebeca reminded us of an eternal truth: true wealth is not found in what we have, but in whom we have. Because when we have Jesus and a family where we can experience His love, we possess the only treasure that will truly last forever.

Emma R.

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