Honest Thoughts from a Pastor

As I shared in a recent post, these last few months have not been without challenges. Amidst the challenges, God gave me some sweet reminders. I wish I could say my faith was mighty and strong through all this, but I wavered and flopped. I’m glad God still came through for me despite myself.

A few weeks ago, a very generous surprise gift came in the mail. Attached to the check was a sticky note that simply said, “God said!” When I opened the envelope, I wept. After my wife saw me cry, she cried too. I was reminded in that moment that I can take every “God said” to the bank. The God who said He would supply all my needs showed up once again. I was reminded of the verse that says, “I have been young, and now am old, and I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread.” God said!

It’s easy to look at our circumstances and forget what God said. I have forgotten many times. But, my forgetfulness doesn’t change what God said. May you be encouraged today by the reminder that God will keep His promise. Rest in the reality that “God said!”