About a year ago, I posted about a gap between our financial
needs and our level of support. With a $2000 discrepancy it was probably more
of a panicked wail than an actual post.
People have been so kind the past year. Some have given more, others have chosen to support us for the first time. As a result, half of the gap was made up. But what’s unique about God’s economy is we’re still in the black.
If you calculate our ongoing monthly support, we’re still pretty lacking. But somehow 1+1=3. I’m sure glad God stinks at math.
The widow who fed Elijah only had enough food for one meal. The disciples only found enough food for one kid. And the perfume poured on Christ’s head could have fed many but the “waste” was welcomed. It all seems so backwards.
When confronted with the realities of deficiency in life and excess in worship the response is almost dismissive. It’s like God is saying, “Don’t confuse the issue with facts. Just trust me.”
That’s been the story of our support this past year. It’s not enough to make us comfortable or so little our bills haven’t been paid. It’s been just enough to cover each month. I don’t understand the math, but I’m thankful.
People have been so kind the past year. Some have given more, others have chosen to support us for the first time. As a result, half of the gap was made up. But what’s unique about God’s economy is we’re still in the black.
If you calculate our ongoing monthly support, we’re still pretty lacking. But somehow 1+1=3. I’m sure glad God stinks at math.
The widow who fed Elijah only had enough food for one meal. The disciples only found enough food for one kid. And the perfume poured on Christ’s head could have fed many but the “waste” was welcomed. It all seems so backwards.
When confronted with the realities of deficiency in life and excess in worship the response is almost dismissive. It’s like God is saying, “Don’t confuse the issue with facts. Just trust me.”
That’s been the story of our support this past year. It’s not enough to make us comfortable or so little our bills haven’t been paid. It’s been just enough to cover each month. I don’t understand the math, but I’m thankful.
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