About three weeks ago, I spent a weekend with a very dear friend of mine and her husband.
The Saturday, as usual when I am with them, we went to visit her mom in an old age centre.
On the way back, we discussed how there was only enough funds left in her mother's banking account to cover one more month's excess regarding the board and lodging at the old age home and that from that point on, she would somehow have to find the funds every month to supplement her mom's income.
We also discussed how for that reason, although she was due for retirement, she would not be able to do so. Of course, she appreciated the very great privilege to still have her mom around and she would provide lovingly as long as necessary, but at the same time, she had been looking forward to retirement.
Well, last Saturday, her mom woke up in the morning, said she was not feeling well, and by the evening, she had passed on to be with the Lord...
After the initial shock - who knows it is always a shock when someone who is close to you passes on - even if they are in their late eighties... I marvelled that her finances worked out so perfectly... and then I reconsidered ... and then thanked God that He who knows everything from everlasting to everlasting, also knew from many years ago, exactly how much her mom would need and the precise provision needed was there for exactly that purpose.
When will we learn that we can ALWAYS trust God in ALL things?
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of
peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jer. 29:11
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God,
those who are called according to His purpose." Rom. 8:28
Thank You, Lord, that we can always trust You. Thank You that You not only provide but You will also comfort us in times of heartache and loss.
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