The events in this blog happened in May of this year. I am republishing them here from my blog because a similar thing has happened to us recently, which reminded me of God’s gracious provision and the blessing that brethren can and should be to one another.
This week, we had one such chain of events, though minor, which reminded us of God’s gracious provision for us and the way he attends to even the least of our needs. And how our good deeds and blessings are “paid forward”, so to speak.
A friendly neighbour, who often drops in home grown produce, sent a pile of pineapples over early in the day, which we really appreciated and we decided to pass them around.
Now some elderly friends have been really struggling with poor health, adult children and grandchildren problems and generally coping with everything. When hubby returned from a visit there in the morning he suggested I go over to help in the afternoon. I took our (already prepared) chicken casserole dinner over, both of us feeling we could manage without it that night and have a “scratch” tea. I spent a lovely few hours both doing chores and visiting. What a blessing these aged saints are and have been to us. I came home refreshed, though concerned for their plight.
We ate our basic evening meal and I was surprised as I did the dishes to receive a call from a dear friend. Could they call round briefly? Of course, that would be lovely! (But secretly I’m thinking – this is unusual?) Now these friends have had a very difficult year. Hubby, who is self employed, has been off work for 4 months, had an operation, and will be off a few months yet. I was wondering, are they okay?
When they arrived they came bearing several kilos of steak, sausages and mince!!
During their period of hardship many have given “care packages” to their large family and this day they had been generously given a large meat order. They in turn felt led to share some of this bounty with us!!
Marvellous provision indeed!
And we’ve all really enjoyed the pineapples!
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October 30, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Ruby
I don’t know how the top writing ended up green and I don’t know how to change it – newby ☻ Heidi? Someone want to change it for me? It’s a bit hard to read.
October 30, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Heidi
Ruby, I’ll see if I can change it. What a wonderful story, in any color ink. God is so good to give us those unmistakeable proofs of His care and love. It’s also a good reminder to give what we have opportunity to give, and know He will care for us in turn.
October 30, 2009 at 4:25 pm
mengmom
Ruby, this reminds me of the verse in Proverbs that ‘the liberal soul shall be made fat.’ And, also the verse that says, ‘the Lord loveth a cheerful giver.’ When we cheerfully give of the bounty He has blessed us with, He just turns right around and blesses us again!
Your story is one of many testimonies to God’s eternal goodness!
October 30, 2009 at 7:03 pm
virginiasusan
Thanks for sharing that story, Ruby. What a testimony to God’s faithfulness. God surely does bless the generous!
October 31, 2009 at 6:54 am
Homeschoolmum4Christ
God is certainly faithful to them who are the called according to His purpose, and it’s wonderful to be able to see His hand of provision over us.
It’s also great to be able to pass the blessings on to others – the warm fuzzy feeling that you get from it is amazing!
Blessings,
Jillian
October 31, 2009 at 10:45 am
Ruby
Hey, Jillian! Thanks for going on over to Keeping House! Ruby