February 20
The Preacher’s Favorite Story
Let the Lord’s people show him reverence, for those who honor him will have all they need.
Psalm 34:9 (NLT)
Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
Matthew 6:32-33 (NLT)
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 (NLT)
My good friend Pat Jordan loves to tell the story of his grandfather—a circuit riding preacher who ministered in Kansas and Colorado. Pat recounts how money was scarce and his grandfather would accept gifts of clothing, shelter and food on his circuit rounds in lieu of pay.
Well, there came a time when his family had an urgent need for five dollars—not much by today’s standards, but significant enough then for the preacher to drop to his knees and pray. He prayed hard, earnestly asking God for the small sum to help his family. God's answer became a favorite story for the preacher’s sermons, because it seemed nothing short of a miracle.
For the next day, as he planted flowers around the church building, the wind blew an envelope right to him. Curious, he looked inside, and there, Pat’s grandfather found the five-dollar bill for which he had prayed.
The heavenly Father answered his servant’s prayer, and guess what? He will answer yours and mine as well. So why are we so amazed? God is faithful to His promises. Yes, my friend, God … is faithful!
Lord, thank you for testimonies that reveal Your love and faithfulness. Praise Your name! Amen.