But, every time I have opened God's Word this week, I have read passages that relate in some way to the marvelous provision of God. I haven't been specifically looking for these passages - they are just a part of other portions of Scripture that I am reading.
Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high and see! Who has created these [stars]? He Who brings out their host by number and calls them all by name; through the greatness of His might and because He is strong in power, not one is missing or lacks anything.
Luke 9:1 THEN JESUS called together the Twelve [apostles] and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases,
2And He sent them out to announce and preach the kingdom of God and to bring healing.
3And He said to them, Do not take anything for your journey--neither walking stick, nor [a]wallet [for a collection bag], nor food of any kind, nor money, and do not have two undergarments (tunics).
Matthew 10:29 Are not two [j]little sparrows sold for a penny? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave (consent) and notice.
30But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
31Fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows.
I am greatly encouraged by these words because they remind me that if God has called me to be in children's ministry with Child Evangelism Fellowship, He will provide everything that is needed. After all, if the stars lack nothing, can't God take care of me?
God is also reminding me of the reason why I'm going on this summer mission trip in the first place: to reach children with His good news. If that is His plan for me, every last detail of it will be worked out according to His perfect plan. Of course, most of the time I had a "Guide to Amelia's Ministry" so that I could turn the page and see what's supposed to happen next, but oh well. :-)
28 days and counting....
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