Faith Required

We woke up this morning (Monday) thanking God for our trial. It is not what we would have picked - we would have picked a healthy vibrant girl who ran into our arms. However, our pick would not have required as much faith.  This requires faith. We are dependent not capable. We are weak not strong. We are ignorant not intelligent. We are struggling with being unable to communicate in the native language, particularly with the technical jargon of medicine. We can't just buy the medicines she needs to restore her health.  This trial is not fixable by us. It requires faith.

So, we wake up this morning with two thoughts simple Christ-exalting thoughts.  First, Jesus is enough. As Ashley says, He is the All-satisfying Treasure!  In our trial, Jesus is enough for us. We need nothing more. He has given us more but we need only Him. Second, He will provide bread for today. Like the manna and cloud by day, the Israelites saw God provide daily. He will be faithful today for our good and His glory. So, we ask for our daily bread from our Father who gives only good gifts. He doesn't promise to give what we ask but He never gives a stone when we ask for bread or a serpent when we ask for a fish. So, today we pray for bread. We can't wait to see what good He gives.

Jesus, You are enough and Father, please give us our daily good!

Loved by Him,
jb