Yesterday, while Tom was napping, I listened to a CD that NL gave us during our last Thursday night meeting. It was called "Ten Shekels and a Shirt" (available on sermonindex.net), and wow—I was wrecked.
That message pierced my heart. I was undone—sobbing, repenting, and deeply convicted. It pulled me out of my self-focus and reminded me, once again, of who God is... and who I am not. I had been wallowing in fear, doubt, and questions—wondering where God is in all this chaos. But that message humbled me. It put me right back in my place, and I was flooded with repentance for trying to drag God into my timeline and my expectations instead of trusting Him in His perfect way.
It was so powerful, I knew Tom had to hear it too. I even thought about bringing it to the Upper Room group so others could hear it. So I prayed, “Lord, if You want me to share this with the group, please provide the gas money to get there. If not, we’ll just stay home and listen to it ourselves.”
Well, time came to leave, and the gas money didn’t come—so Tom and I stayed in and listened together. And just like it did with me, the message hit Tom right in the heart. We were both crying and repenting… recognizing how much we’ve been asking God to serve us, to show up in our timing. We forgot that He’s not here to serve us—we’re here to serve Him. His provision always comes—but in His way and His time.
Honestly, I should probably listen to that message daily until its truth saturates my heart, my mind, and my spirit.
Today is W’s day, and we barely had enough gas to go pick him up and bring him back. But then, the Lord showed up in a sweet and unexpected way. A sister in the Lord called and said that God had laid us on her heart—and told her it was okay to tithe to “His body.” She gave us $100. Praise You, Jesus! That covered a tank of gas and a few groceries—just what we needed for this week.
Here is today’s Spirit of Prophecy:
Small Straws In A Soft Wind by Marsha Burns – June 11, 2008
Be aware that the enemy will do his utmost to get you to succumb to discouragement and defeat, but I say to you, rise up! This is a demonic attack and is meant to demoralize you. You are not destined to live under the rule of oppression. You are dedicated to victory, for the enemy is under your feet. Again, rise up, overcome the works of the flesh, and war against these powers of darkness. I am with you to strengthen you for the battle, says the Lord.
“Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” – Romans 16:17–20
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