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Day 18: God Delivers


April 2, 2020


There are things around my house that usually run out on a regular basis and need to be replaced. But there has definitely been a shift as to which items. Supplies that are holding steady include: makeup, hairspray, shaving cream, lint rollers and perfume. Items that are “flying off the shelves” around here are hand soap, Clorox wipes, chips, ice cream and, of course, toilet paper. I’m pretty sure there’s no shortage of mascara at Walmart right now. I mean, who needs it? Every day is Saturday!  I haven’t straightened the back of my hair in 3 weeks. (When you teach online, kids can’t see the back of your head.) The demand for gas is down and therefore the price is also lower. But toilet paper is hard to find, expensive and won’t come until June if you order it on Amazon. Luckily, the one most important thing we all need is still FREE and is never “out of stock”. The world has never needed God more than it does right now. He offers us peace and comfort in a time of great uncertainty. But we have to click “add to cart” and “buy now” by speaking the name of Jesus. Good news: He will deliver INSTANTLY. He comforts us with the Holy Spirit. He speaks to us through His word. Philippians 4:19 says: “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to: “Pray continually.” And Isaiah 26:3 comforts us with this: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” More good news: We can never use up God. His peace and love are never in short supply.

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