He is Able

 For regular readers of this blog, it has been noticed I have not written and posted for a while. Life has been busy. In constant motion. It has been challenging to study for all the weekly messages. I just did not have time nor inspiration to write anything here. Some of my time was taken trying to finish this new book project. 

Now that is behind me, and I can breathe a little easier. I desire to reconnect with readers. God has done so much over the past weeks I have not put into print. Some of them are astounding. He has shown Himself faithful to the Edwards family over and over again. 

There have been tests of faith, namely in the form of car repairs. That is part of life. Engines break down. Ours all seemed to do so about the same time. Each time, God made provision for those repairs. It has been something to behold. 

We also faced another financial challenge. We needed $6,000 for Turner's tuition this semester by today. Last year he received several local scholarships from his high school to pay for his first year. He does not have those anymore. It has been a matter of prayer. Not a matter of stress. We turned it over to God. 

God did what He has done for my family so many other times. A couple from another town contacted Brenda informing her that they had come into some unexpected money and wanted to know if we had any needs. This is very uncomfortable question. It seems we always have needs. When people ask me that question, I give the same answer. I tell people to pray about it and let God direct them. He is able to do that. This couple was moved by God to send us $6,300 to pay Turner's tuition this semester. Only God could have put us on their mind. Only God could have blessed them with extra money they were willing to share. That couple lives several hours from us. I have not seen either of them in a couple of years. Brenda recently saw them on a trip. Why would God bring us to their minds when we rarely see them? God did it to glorify His name and to meet another need in our lives. Glory to God. 

A faithful God does not fail His children. I love getting to brag on Him. He has done so much for the Edwards. How can we doubt Him. Something I confess I've done so repeatedly over the years. That is until the past year or so. I refuse to worry and stress over financial trials. God has all the provision any of us will ever need. I let go and let God come through in His time when and how He sees fit. I trust Him. He has not failed us yet. 

No matter the size of the mountain He is able to move it. No matter the amount of the bill He is able to provide it. No matter the cause of ill health He is able to heal it. He can save the most notorious of sinners. He can make the things become reality that are not. He is able. More than able to handle whatever you are facing today. 

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NASB)
²⁰  Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,²¹  to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. 

Take heart reader. What God has done for my family and many others He can also do for you. He is able. Able to do far more abundantly than any of us can ask or think. May your faith be strengthened in your current trials. He will not fail you.