THANKFUL FOR PROVISION
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made Heaven and earth, Psalms 121:1-2.
“The hills” provided grass for the sheep in warm seasons and in the cold seasons the snow would become water as it melted and flowed downhill filling the streams and small bodies of water. We don’t get our help from the hills, but we look to them because of the creator of the hills. When we put Him in first place in our lives, we will always find provision.
A story has been told which well illustrates God’s ability to provide right on time!
Charles Spurgeon told this story of his grandfather James and his faith in God. “He had a large family and a very small income, but he loved his Lord, and he would not have given up his preaching of the gospel for anything.” One day the cow on which the family relied for milk for the children suddenly died. James Spurgeon’s wife was greatly concerned, but he said, “God said He would provide, and I believe He could send us fifty cows if He pleased.”
On that same day, a group met in London—a group James Spurgeon did not know—that wanted to help meet the needs of poor pastors. They raised a large sum of money, and began sending it to different pastors in need to help their families. When they reached the end of the list, there were still five pounds left. One man suggested sending it to James Spurgeon. Another said, “No, let’s not send just five pounds. Let me add five more to go with it.” Others joined in, and the day after his cow died, James Spurgeon received twenty pounds in the mail!
I reckon we all had a warm meal yesterday and woke up in a warm bed this morning. Let us thank Him for his provision!
Kenneth Preston
Lakeway Baptist Church
Humble, TX
Sent by David Stone on Saturday, November 29 at 6:14AM
