I'd like to give a "little" testimony to God's love and caring. Who better to share this with than my brothers and sisters who would understand?
It wasn't long ago, about a month really, that I had come to a point in my walk where I had begun to doubt that God was even remotely interested in every small detail of my existence. The BIG things, sure, but not the "little things." Then I found Ray's teaching on the web because of a question I had about tithing. You can read about that under "new here" in this forum. My question was answered, of course, but it led to so much more! (It just keeps getting better)
At any rate, since then, God has blessed me, Abundantly, with the opening of scripture to reveal just the opposite of how I believed. And that is true for a lot of things, but for now I'm focusing on His revelation to me that He DOES care about me and what goes on in my life.
Twice now, He has blessed me with "the desires of my heart." Please understand, in "context" (humor there), I'm talking about the "little things," beyond my hearts desire to know God, to serve Him, that is first in my heart's list, if you will.
Back to the "little things."
Two weeks ago, I was grocery shopping, right before thanksgiving. All the huge hams were out on display, which I like better than any turkey on any given day. However, due to a shortage of funding at the time, I had to pass them by, but I distinctly remember how much I wanted to take one home. The very next day, my mother calls me up and offers me,,,,"ham"... Coincidence? I doubt it!
Just today, here at work was the second blessing. I work at a radio station, I'm here every morning at 5am, which doesnt give me a lot of time to get breakfast. Just yesterday I had joked with our secretary that we should all join in and create a "baking club." Each day of the week, someone would bring in something they made so I wouldnt have to "starve" until lunchtime. Then today, one of our sales people came to me and told me that a local bakery will be sending in cookies, (15 varieties at least) plus rolls, breakfast foods, etc. all starting next week. I get to sample them, then they want me to brag about how good they are on the air during my morning radio program. POOF! There it is! Yet another coincidence?
Just a few minutes ago, it kind of hit me. It was like the Holy Spirit was telling me, "See? You're seeking the Kingdom first. This is why these things have happened,,,,for YOU."
He is working His will in me. He is changing what must be changed, all according to His plan. He is giving me my greatest desire, to know Him, but He is also showing me He cares about "EVERYTHING" in my life!
Praise be to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!
I hope you don't find this trivial, ,,ham and a cookie now and then. There's much more to it than that.
Thanks for taking the time to read this...
JG