2 bucks

These last few weeks have been like a roller coaster.
God is constantly proving His love for me.
A few weeks ago, Pastor Grant mentioned my trip to Australia in the Varsity room at 180. He told them my great need financially and my willingness to go whether I saw the money when I left or not. That night we talked about our identities, prayed and dismissed. As people were beginning to head for the buses a student walked up to me and handed me everything he had in his wallet: 2 bucks. He said it wasn't much, but he knew that every penny counted, especially with 'stuff like this'. I started to deny it, thinking that he needed this small amount more than I needed Ramon noodles in July...because that is probably what it would be used for. But then God reminded me not to despise small beginnings. He reminded me of what a joy it is to give and that this was just as much about him learning that as it was about God's call being paid for. And with tears filled to the brim of my eyes I hugged him and thanked him for the sacrifice.I told him it would go to my account, and I would make sure it went to good use. He flashed me a grin and scurried to the buses.
A few weeks later a lady wrote me a check for $50. I was so grateful, but it didn't mean half as much to me as those 2 dollars did. He paved the way for a flood of financial out pour. People are writing me checks every time I pull into church. Cash is coming through the mail. I'm not asking for it. Other people are asking for me.

When God wills you to do something, He is responsible for paying for it. It is not my job because ultimately this is not about me. This is about the body of Christ working together to see hearts softened and changed. This is about God using me as a pipeline to get the gospel in countries Riverside Church will never step foot on. He created me to be the go-er and them the senders. I am just the feet. That is all. What a beautiful picture of the church at work.

I feel honored to be a part of this big picture.