God our great Provider

Thursday, October 24, 2013 (7:06 a.m.)

Provider Father,

Thank You. Looking back at yesterday I see You providing more ways for me to change. “Right handed, left eye dominate”. Who knew I could shoot arrows left-handed? Oh, right. YOU did!

Father, truly You provide for our every need. Thank You. Searching “God our great Provider” just now yielded me another opportunity to read more about Elisha.

Hmm. Comforting. Humbling. Elisha as student of Elijah “witnessed many of the events in Elijah's life and learned much about God's power” (The Life Recovery Bible).

His (Elisha's) “ministry was primarily one of comfort, not confrontation.” He “did not get angry at God for directing his ministry to the common people... He accepted his mission and followed God in all he did... All work is important to God, and we need to do everything we can to bring honor to Him.”

Let me just say this right here, the husband just prayed with such an excitement for the goals we discussed yesterday that I thought my heart could truly explode! That is YOU at work here in our very lives. Perfectly Providing Father, YOU are here at work in each of us bringing us to a point of camaraderie that we have never known. Thank You Father. Praise You!

Okay. Back to Elisha and Your great provision. The Life Recovery Bible comment for 2 Kings 4:1-7 says, “People willing to pursue recovery can count on the fact that when they are 'at the end of their rope' God is holding them. He is the God of limitless resources, who can provide incredibly when we are in need. As was true with the widow and her sons, God sometimes waits to act until the last minute in order to stretch our faith. Then, when He comes through, our faith in His power is strengthened for the battles ahead.”

I confess to You Father, I was once terrified of the battles we've faced thus far. Personal ones. Health issues. Drastic change. While I still can't say I look forward to the battles that are sure to lie ahead, I do have faith in the Truth of Your victory from the ones we've already experienced on which to hold.

Father, thank You for Your Truth! Thank You for leading me back to learning more about Elisha. Thank You for the call to pay particular attention to verse 3:18a “for this is an easy thing in the eyes of the Lord.”

Again the comment at the bottom of the page (3:16-20) soundly rings out the solidity of Your Truth. “God had a battle plan devised for Jehoram. Jehoram had only to admit he needed help; God was there to ensure the victory. God always has a plan to rescue us; He provides the resources and guidance we need. We just have to admit that we are helpless and turn to Him for help.”

That is EXACTLY what I am doing at this very moment. You know far better than we the disorder of this household. The accumulation of things is far greater than our need for them. You know precisely where You would have the excess go. Continue Your work in each of us to 'ensure our victory'.

Father, we love You so very much. We depend on Your guidance and Your provision. Thank You for loving us. For wanting us as Your people. Use us well this day that we would truly glorify and enjoy You. We love You Father. Thank You. Amen.

(583 words ~ 8:09 a.m.)