|
A
consecrated Jewish believer, Dr. Max Reich, gave this testimony: "When
my wife and I were first married, we felt called to full-time Christian
service, God blessed our ministry and many people accepted the Lord. Although
our income was small and we had few worldly possessions, our hearts were full
of joy. One day, however, my wife said, "Max, there's nothing to eat for
dinner!' I didn't reply at first but stood listening to the birds singing in
the trees. Suddenly these words from a well-known Gospel song flashed through
my mind: 'His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.' Immediately I
said, 'If our Heavenly Father feeds the birds, surely He'll take care of us!'
Just then a lady knocked at the door. After introducing herself she said, 'My
husband was a hopeless alcoholic. Every time he got his check he'd spend most
of it to get drunk, so the children and I were often hungry. Recently he
heard you preach the Gospel, and the Lord worked a miracle in his heart. Now
he's a changed man! For the first time in years he brought home a full week's
pay, and I was able to get a good supply of groceries. I thought as I was
cooking, part of this food really belongs to Brother Reich. I was going to
bring you some later, but I felt compelled to do it immediately. Here's half
of the chicken I fried and some biscuits fresh from the oven!' 'We were so
happy,' said Dr. Reich, that we sang, 'Praise God from whom all blessings flow!'
To this moment the Lord has never failed to give us our daily bread." |
|
|
|
From:
2700-PLUS SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS By Duane V. Maxey |