Saturday, August 2, 2014

God’s Provision and the Test of Plenty


Exodus 16:4 (ESV)
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day's portion every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in my law or not.

            This verse speaks of God’s provision for the Israelites.  He provided for them daily and only the amount needed.   I have been praying and preparing for my upcoming trip to a country where many people do not even have their daily provision let alone the abundance we have here.  We studied this week about the test of plenty.  When our needs are met are we obedient to God?  Or, are we obedient only when we feel our needs are not being met and out of this unfulfilled need do we then look to be more obedient?  Please join me in praying that I may be obedient and thankful for the provision of plenty God Has loaned me.  May we never forget that everything we have is His and only on loan. 
            On this note, I thank God for some extra financial provision lately.  My mission trip is paid in full as well as some other expenses that were a surprise.  I have a complete peace about our upcoming trip; especially now that I have a plane ticket and a visa.  I am preparing myself physically and spiritually in the upcoming weeks.  Please join me in praying for this upcoming trip that God would guide me in the preparation.  Please pray for God to be preparing the hearts of those we will be ministering to. 
            Some of you have expressed your concern about the Ebola Virus and I am sure others of you are thinking about it.  Yes, I am going to West Africa but there have been no confirmed cases in The Gambia.  I have a peace about the trip and I am not concerned although of course I will be cautious.  This outbreak has been ongoing since March and only hit the media with such force recently because two Americans have the disease.  I ask that you pray for those with the disease and for the healthcare providers in these countries.  The hospital treating all of the cases in Liberia is run by Samaritans Purse, pray that God’s light would shine during this difficult time and many would come to know Him through this. 
            Please take some time to watch the video I sent in the email it will give you a better vision of the ministry I will be partnering with and help you to pray specifically. 

            May God bless all of you and may we all pass the test of plenty remembering the source of our provision and following Him obediently.  

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