There was a man who was about to go on a long trip. He was going to be away for a while. Take his wife and child. Uproot them. Move to a foreign land. Have to start up a business from scratch. Only he didn't know it yet. And he didn't have much in the old savings account. But the hitch is this... it was God's plan. And God is a good planner.
So the rest of the story goes like this. Three guys show up at his door. They want to see his son. Then they pull these boxes out of their coats. Gold. Nice. Frankincense. Sweet. And myrrh. Whatever. Two out of three ain't bad.
Still, Joe (that was his name), didn't know about the trip yet. Maybe he would put it in his son's education account. Maybe fix up the work shop. He would sleep on it.... but God had other plans.
The next day he's off with the whole crew, going on his trip. And then he realized what the money was for.
Something can be learned from this story. Something about how God prepares for His plans. Sure He could cause a fish to spit us a few bucks around tax time. (Matt 17: 24-27) But then again He might tell us to give all our money away (Matt. 19:16-26). One thing is for sure... He will provide for His work.
Bottom line... God will make a way, when there seems to be no way. And that goes for everything. In every situation. He'll finance whatever journey He sends you on. Whether it means a supply of forgiveness that He knows you'll need. Or patience. Or love. Or yes, even money. Does He want your child at a certain school? He will make a way. Car broke down? You never know? Someone might just pass a blessing on and give you one. It's His work. Or maybe, just maybe, three guys might show up at your door and give you three little boxes. And if they do, don't be surprised by any dreams you might have that night.
SDG
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