Since the time God called me to quit my job and work for Him
alone, He has been ‘training’ me in this new position. Initially He was teaching me the truth of
Mathew 7:8 “Everyone who asks, receives.” He was training me in being bold in asking
or making the need known and watching Him meet it through other people. For the last few months though, He has been
teaching me another truth: "make your wants known to God" and watch
HIM answer. (Philippians 4:6AMP)
As I am sensing that the season is changing in my life and I
am going to be DOING ministry again I began to pray for an upgrade in my
computer. The previous one that I had,
was a miracle in itself. It was given to
me, from the Lord through someone almost 3 years ago, and has served incredibly
well. But it is a bit slow, and needs
upgrades and virus protection installed among other things. Since I am not techy at all, I have had
several friends who have been trying to convert me to a MAC for a while. So I finally agreed. I began to pray about it. Wasn’t sure what I was to do, and was
contemplating posting on facebook the fact that I need a new computer and
asking people to pitch in for it. God
has taught me to ASK, so I was going to do it.
But since I am learning this NEW lesson of ASKING JESUS ONLY, I was
reluctant. I decided to not tell anyone,
and ask Jesus alone!
I surrendered and said that since I work for Him, and He is
my Employer, I choose to be satisfied with the computer I have. But that if He chooses to, I would LOOOOOVE
to have an upgrade. A MacBook Air 11
inch (easy to fit in my purse for all my travels). But that would have to be a miracle, like
someone handing me the laptop, or giving me a check for $1000.
Laying it in His hands gave me peace. Choosing to be content with what I have also
gave me peace!
THE NEXT MORNING, I was meeting with people I haven’t seen
in a long time. All of a sudden, I get
handed an envelope… with a CHECK for $1000.
I got tears in my eyes, realizing that Jesus is giving me a new
computer, THE NEXT DAY after my request! THAT is a MIRACLE!
In a couple of days, God provided an opportunity to purchase
a computer from a friend. So I have the
computer I wanted, without paying taxes, and warranty for 3 years included. Only Like God, to EXCEED my expectations in
His faithfulness.
He is Beyond Good!
Rejoice with me!!!!
As this is a confirmation from Him that my season of rest is
ending, and I am ‘back in business.’
Back in His business!