Christian Reflection and Prayer

God Will Provide!

Scripture:

Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but
those who trust in the Lord will never lack any good
thing.
Psalm 34:10 NLT

Quote:

Dear God, I know you will provide, but why don't
you provide until you provide?
(Jewish saying)

Reflection:

The empty basket

When Palestine was partitioned, Maltar and his family
were stranded in Jerusalem. Daily his family read the
Lord's promises, such as those of Psalm 34. One day
Maltar said, "Children, we finished the last of our food
for breakfast. We have no money. We'll tell this only
to the Lord, and I'll go out with this basket." So they
prayed around the empty basket.

Maltar went to the bank, but there was still no money
coming through. As he turned to go, he saw a friend
from his hometown in the line. He'd left before the
worst troubles and banked his money in Jerusalem.
"Maltar!" his friend cried. "What are you doing here?"

"We were on holiday in our small house in Jerusalem
and weren't able to get back home," Maltar said.

"Then you must be having money problems. How are
you managing?"

"Fine," Maltar told him and left the bank.

His friend overtook him: "You can't be fine, Maltar,
with nine kids to feed." He dropped a handful of bank
notes into the basket.
The children, waiting at the gate, stared in wonder
as Maltar returned with an overflowing basket.
(Patricia St. John
in Finding God Between a Rock and Hard Place)

David said, "Those who honor will have all they need"
(Psalm 34:9).

WHY NOT CLAIM THAT PROMISE TODAY?

Adapted from Men of Integrity Devotional Bible with
devotions from the editors of Men of Integrity, a
publication of Christianity Today International
(Tyndale, 2002), entry for May 13.