Greetings from Austin Street

Happy Tuesday!  All is well here at 811.

The candle is lit…

Dear God, thank you for the reminder that you can do miracles in our lives. Lead us and we will follow. Thank you for your love and power. Lead me to those who need encouragement. When there are those who are down help me to lift them up.  Thank you for lifting me up when II need encouragement. Thank you for Your Word that shows the times you have helped your children and encouraged them along the way.  I love you Lord, in Jesus’ name, amen.

The stories that come out of the forty year walk in the wilderness by the Hebrew people have always amazed me. They experienced many miracles as they crossed the desert. There came a time when they had run out of water and there was no water to be found. The people were very thirsty and had no water to quench their thirst while crossing the desert. Moses prayed for the people entrusted into his care. God instructed Moses to strike a rock with his staff and water poured from the rock.  Moses obeyed the voice of God and was witness to a divine phenomenon.  There was no secret underground sprint or sudden downpour from the sky. It was a miracle given by God to the chosen of Israel. The Hebrew nation was encouraged that day by the gift of water and the faith of their leader Moses.  This was a most unusual way to quench the thirst of these people.

Sometimes when we have a need that needs to be met and we pray to God for help, help comes from the most unusual places and by the most unexpected ways.  I believe when we are in need of help that God is there to help us no matter what.  Our part is to pray, have faith and stay true to God’s Word and trust in the promises of God. It will take faith on our part, but always remember that God’s faithfulness is far greater that our faithfulness.  It is through God’s faithfulness and our faith that collaborate to transform whatever it is we are going through and whatever needs we have in ways we would have never imagined.  God is good and love wins!

“He turned the rock into pools of water; yes, a spring of water flowed from solid rock.”

Psalm 114: 8

“Earth, you will tremble, when the Lord God of Jacob comes near.”

Psalm 114: 7

Take joy in the journey praying as you go and believing God will help when we are in need. Wear comfortable shoes and get some sleep. Love you all, Bruce and Gaylene