The story was relayed about a young man, who was a very accomplished pianist. He approached his father and requested that they purchase a grand piano. The father replied that they did not have the funds in the family budget. He did, however, commit to his son that they would make it a matter of prayer. The following days and weeks the family earnestly petitioned through prayer regarding this desire of this young child of God. At the end of the second week an elderly lady in their church approached the father and explained that she was downsizing. She no longer would have room for her grand piano in her new home and did not want to sell it. She asked them if they would be willing to store it for her. Such an amazing example of God's provision for His own! How often do we not even think to petition our loving, heavenly Father for our needs? The host of the show challenged the listeners to commit our purchases to God and allow Him to provide for our needs.
Well, I immediately thought of the upcoming purchase of a new four wheeler for MLC, the 2 yr old. My dear, mother-in-law, had promised MLC since June that he would be getting a new one for Christmas. Just a few days prior to hearing this broadcast I had seen a picture of the exact model of the one he had lost in the Target sale flyer. I had a sense of urgency to get it, until I heard the above story. After the host challenged us to commit our purchases to prayer, I did so with this upcoming purchase. I was driving so the prayer was more like unuttered thoughts racing through my mind...."Lord, you did provide a little police motorcycle for EDC when he was little from a garage sale for only $6. It lasted several years. Lord, I know you are capable of doing it again. Granted Lord, I don't go garage saleing anymore....but maybe you could have one visible from the road as I am driving by and cause me to see it" Keep in mind that this was prayed either Monday or Tuesday of this certain week. Well, Friday night of that week, I was in town alone after an appointment, which is a very rare thing. I thought, "This would be the perfect time to go get that 4-wheeler for my baby." No sooner than I thought it, it was as though I was rebuked....although not audibly, "You haven't even given me a week to provide it for you!" So, I went on home and did not get it. The next morning, while I was out walking, Eddie recieved a call from a lady from church. When I arrived home, he said, "Sylvia called. She found a motorized riding toy for MLC."
I squeeled! I then started 90 to nothing, relaying the above story to him.
Later that morning I talked with her and got a few more details. She had found not just a 4-wheeler, but a JEEP for the baby! Not just a $70 little 4-wheeler, but a $200-$300 red Jeep with a radio! Got it at a garage sale for $40!!!!!!!
The verse that came to mind was Ephesians 3:20, "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,"
Every time I see that truck, I cannot help but thing of God's willingness to reassure us of His never ending provision for the great and small.
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