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“But it is good always to be eagerly sought in a
commendable manner …”
– Galatians 4:18

Several years ago, God spoke to me through the above verse. I remember sitting in my truck – feeling much sorrow over my Bible study being rejected by the publisher I thought was the perfect match. I had expended much time and energy seeking the right publisher who could help me distribute the message God had placed on my heart. Yet my choice was obviously not God's choice ... it was discouraging to have worked so hard only to be told “no.”

A lot has happened since that time. As you know, God led me to publish through Pleasant Word, and though my book sales haven’t been through the roof, my book is now in the hands of over 225 people! God has enabled me to share truth about righteousness as found in Esther’s story. For that I am grateful and so appreciative of His faithful provision.

That being said, it wasn’t until just this month that I have seen God’s fulfillment of what He impressed upon my heart through Galatians 4:18. Initially unbeknownst to me, a couple of friends recently recommended me to the Women’s Ministry Director of a large local church. She was looking for a speaker for their upcoming ladies’ retreat, and has now invited me to speak! I will have the opportunity to teach up to five times during the weekend on Reaching for Righteousness: Life Applications of the Book of Esther. God is so wonderful! Rather than requiring my efforts to secure this position, God put all the pieces in place for someone to pursue me. What a joy to be asked to teach God’s Word for an entire weekend. All glory be to Him!

Has the Lord spoken to you through Scripture but you have yet to see it fulfilled? Please don’t lose heart … He is faithful! It might take much longer than you like, but His timing is always perfect.

God always keeps His Word.

“God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” – I Corinthians 1:9 (NIV)

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At first glance, he appeared to be around nine or ten years old. He was leaning against the wall under the eaves of our library building – puffing away on a cigarette. It really saddened me that a child was smoking, and as I got into my car, the thought flashed through my mind to give him a Bible. I wrestled with the idea briefly as I fidgeted in my seat, then the Holy Spirit gave me courage to obey His prompting.

Standing close to the boy was a young couple, so I debated how many Bibles to take. Since there were three people, I simply decided to take three . Yet it was really the boy to whom I felt drawn. Needless to say, I popped the trunk, got out three Bibles, and walked over to them all. I asked if they’d like to have a Bible, and almost immediately the teenaged boy and girl each said they already had a copy.

But the boy – who had an older look in his eyes at this closer distance – asked, “Can I have one?”

Thrilled to give him one, I replied, “This is the best book you can read.”

It’s difficult to convey how this boy has touched my heart. He looked so young, but old and weary at the same time. My heart grieves for the hard life he has – is he hungry? Is he cold? Is he living in an abusive or neglected situation? There is such tremendous suffering in this world that is impossible to comprehend. Yet the Lord sees it all on a daily basis, and how much more it grieves Him. He sees this boy … knows him by name … and led me to give him His living Word - what a privilege and honor!
 

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