Nothing is coincidental when it comes to the LORD.  All things are moved by Him and for His purpose…especially when He wants to answer prayers.

God, our loving and powerful Father never ceases to astound me…with each day comes another blessing or significant sign of His Omnipotence.

The season is upon us that allows most who don’t practice generosity during the regular year to be more tolerant of others.  At least that is the general idea.

During this season of love toward one another, take the time to watch for signs of God’s presence and open ears to His voice.

Today I was blessed to “hear His voice” through an elderly lady who walked over to my car as I sat waiting for my husband.

We brought some items to our local food pantry, just random items.  As my husband went into the store I said, “Something tells me in addition to the random items, let’s buy eggs…and bread too”  and he smiled and said, “okay.”

When my husband brought the bags into the local pantry the volunteer worker yelled out to a lady across the room, “Mary, eggs!  Here’s the eggs you asked for…and the bread you needed!”

She was so happy as she came forward to grab the eggs and bread.   Guess who placed that in my ear and heart?  Holy Spirit…who knew this lady was in need of eggs and bread for a holiday recipe she had as a young girl. She was so overjoyed, praise the LORD!

Also…the turkey we brought in…the volunteer called out to an elderly fragile looking woman who was about to walk out of the pantry.

“Mrs. Johnson!  Here’s your turkey!”  Mrs. Johnson began crying, “Oh my God…thank you! I was so afraid it was too late for a turkey for Thanksgiving.  And, here it is!  Oh Thank you!”

My husband was standing off to the side taking in the wonderful joy of seeing these our “brothers and sisters” come forward.  He was brought to tears in the shadows, he knew it was God who touched His heart…but also knew it was God who brought the exact items needed for His children.

God knows what we are in need of…and will provide.  He is Jehovah Jireh…God provides!

He is our light of love. He is our strength.  He is the One who nourishes and gives and gives.

We can never out give God!

And now back to the “voice of God.”

An elderly lady walked over to my car window and said:

“I just wanted to thank you.  We hardly ever see who drops off the food…I noticed you way over here and saw your husband bringing in the food and wanted to say, thank you!  If not for people like you we wouldn’t be eating or able to shop for these free items…so thank you…Happy Thanksgiving.”

When she walked away I knew it was God who thanked me!  It was His voice through this older lady!

Tears strolled down my cheeks…I praised His name and thanked Him for blessing me with His voice.

I immediately thought of Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:35

For I was hungry, and you gave me food: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me…

Jesus wants us to clothe, feed and help those in need.  When we do we’re helping Him.  When we ignore those in need…we’re ignoring Him.

Not all people are able to “help” with donations.  However, there are other ways to please our Father, like showing love, peace and kindness to a stranger.

Or listening or hugging someone who is lonely is an example of His love as well.

So, at this time of the year…I  would encourage you all to listen, watch, and provide help where you can, when you can.

Be inspired by God and His Word— be guided by His love and His voice.

You’d be pleasantly surprised as to how many times He speaks to us…Just listen and then get ready to be amazed!

“Father God, thank You for Your word, Your guidance, Your love, and for leading us and guiding us to do Your will and be a vessel for Your purpose, it is an honor to be Your servant, shine Your light Lord to those in need, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in;

 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’

“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You?

 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’

Matthew 25:35-40

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