He Knows Your Needs

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) When I attended Key-Way-Tin Bible Institute in the early 1990s, I began to learn what it means to trust in the Lord for everything. To get a diploma, three years were required. I did not know how I was going to pay for the three years. I was out of high school and didn’t have a job. I gave my life to Jesus on January 14, 1994, and the Bible school staff graciously worked it out so that I could start after the spring break. I just knew in my heart that God wanted me there to study His Word and learn to grow in Him. So, I didn’t have much money to my name, but I had a rich Heavenly Father! One time I badly needed new glasses, as mine were slowly falling apart. I was thinking that I would have to put duct tape on them, as I was desperate and can’t see anything without my glasses. It didn’t reach that point, though. In church one Sunday I came across this Bible passage (printed above). I was seeking God’s kingdom, and verse 32 of the same chapter says, “Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.” Yes, even if it’s new glasses! After church one Sunday, I decided to take a nap. During the nap, I heard some footsteps by my door, but nobody knocked or said anything. On the floor underneath the door was an envelope that read “God Bless.” I opened it up and there was 250 dollars cash! A gracious couple drove me to the city where I had an appointment with the optometrist. I picked out the frames that I liked. When I paid for it, the total cost was $249.99! Yes, I just had enough. God knew what I needed, and He sure provided! – Myrna Kopf   Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org