God is astonishing

"He says and the thing happens ..." Psalms 33.9

 

November 2012 was special and emotional. That month, we voted at the Church Bordeaux Rive Droite our expansion project and consequently our real estate loan. This involved hundreds of thousands of euros. Our fixed costs became very important.
No matter when and how, be certain he will.

At the end of the month, the accountant called to tell me that the November offerings were the worst of the year and that if that persisted, we would go straight into the wall ... After hanging up, I prayed earnestly asking God that by the end of the day the accountant could call me back by telling me that an incredible check had arrived. Two hours later, my cell phone rang and the number of my accountant appeared ... Wow, I thought, God you are too strong. I picked up and he said to me : "And do not make any more checks ! "

I was sad because we were going back in December with all its challenges. This last month is very important for us because we are used to offering a beautiful day to the children of the church and the neighborhood. Our car park turns into a funfair with inflatable structure, cotton candy, etc. Then we have our meal for the beneficiaries of the food bank. The church is transformed into a dining room to offer a Christmas to those who can not afford it. All children receive a gift. In short, it is beautiful, it is touching, it is moving but .... It costs money ! So the "Especially you do not make any more check ! Was becoming very cumbersome and meaningful to me when I thought of the activities in preparation.

On the following Sunday, having collected the weekly offering, I preached to the assembly, giving the testimony that I had just lived. I encouraged the audience to believe that God is capable of surprising us. At the end of the meeting the counters of the offering came to find me utterly dismayed. They said : "There is a check, but we think it is a mistake. One person gave more than 50 000 €, certainly she wanted to write 5 000 € ! In short, a phone call later, and the amount proved right !

I was glued to the surprise of God. The year 2012 was a record year for the church. Glory to His Name. Trust him alone and believe that he is able to act powerfully in his time. No matter when and how, be certain he will.

A prayer for today

Lord, I pray that on this day you may be astonished me, amen.
 
Patrice Martorano

Source (The Thought of the Day)