A Bar Of Soap
Isaiah 65:24 - Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking
I will hear. (NIV)
I once served in a church where I had to rely totally upon God for everything I
needed. I was much younger then; living a life of faith was exciting to me; and,
since I was not married, I had to provide only for myself.
I remember one particular situation where I was getting low on soap. I made a
mental note to buy some, and then proceeded on with the rest of my day. I did
not mention my need to anyone; actually, I had forgotten all about the soap
until an unusual event took place.
I lived in the house attached to the church, which was usually kept in
immaculate condition. I knew where everything was at any given time, and when
something was out of place, I knew it right away. For several days, I had
noticed a small gift-wrapped package lying on the counter. It was not unusual
for people to drop off items at the house for others to pick up, but soon it
became apparent that no one was claiming this package.
A week had gone by when my curiosity got the best of me. I had to find out what
was inside this package, and as I started opening it up, I was amazed by what I
saw. Yes, you guessed it! It was a bar of soap. Heaven delights in giving us
good gifts and fulfilling all our needs. God saw my need before I had even
prayed, and if heaven sees our needs before we ask, then what will God do for us
when we really begin to pray? God will do for us infinitely beyond what we could
ask or even dare to think. Heaven will come and provide for each and every need
we have, and on this we can depend.
Prayer: God, You are the great provider, and our needs are ever before You. Help
us to be mindful of Your care all around us and to know that Your answer will
descend on wings of grace. Thank You for providing our daily needs. Amen.
Darlene Lajeunesse
darlene_lajeunesse@msn.com Schomberg, Ontario, Canada
Thanks to http://daily.presbycan.ca