Multiply

Ever wonder how Jesus multiplied the loaves of bread and fish to feed over 4,000 people? I know I have. But, have you also ever wondered if God does that still today? Albeit maybe not giving someone the ability to feed thousands from small loaves of bread, God can still do things like that. For instance, this past Sunday I dug around in my purse for all the soles (money in coins) I had to slip into the tithe bucket that was being passed around at church. (I only had around 3 or 4 soles left.) Finding the last of it, I threw it into the bucket without thinking whether I'd want it or need it in days to come. This action left me without any money for the rest of the month, as I only get my allowance at the beginning of every month. This didn't bother me for whatever reason; though - knowing me - it should have.

Then, earlier today I was looking frantically in my messenger bag for a safety pin that I needed and checked every pocket in desperate search. Sliding my hand into a small zippered pouch, I felt what seemed like a folded slip of paper. Pulling it out curiously, I unfolded it and realized that it was a ten sole bill. I had no idea - and can't remember - that I had left that in there. I immediately thought about the money I threw in for the tithe and later thinking that, oh, I don't have any money left. Smiling, I thanked God and slipped it into my back pocket. I feel like God multiplied my tithe and blessed me because I gave Him all I thought I had left without worrying whether I would need it. Some may say it was just coincidence that I happened to find that bill in my bag, but I don't concur. There are never coincidences, just God-instances. (I don't know who originally said that, but it's not from my own mind. Credit goes to whomever thought it up first.)

Have a blessed day! (:
Vicki