He Promises to Provide

Growing up in a single-parent household with nine siblings meant there were times my mother could not provide enough food for all her children.

My mother gave birth to thirteen children, but at that time, only ten of us were at home. I recall one day when we were down to our last meal.

My mother, being a prayer warrior, fell on her knees and started crying out to Jesus. “Father, please direct me to the right church member that will loan me enough money, so I can provide food for my children.” She got up off her knees and said to me, “Ann, God has instructed me to ask the head elder at our local church for help. Please go and ask him to loan me some money for food.” So I set out on my journey to his house.

My friends, a miracle happened that day! I did not make it to his house because as I turned the corner, I found twenty dollars lying on the ground.

I stared at it for a long moment. It was as if God had dropped money, just enough money, straight from heaven. I ran home and excitedly gave the money to my mother. You know, Jesus has promised to answer us before we call.

“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear” (Isaiah 65:24, KJV).

Our God also assures us that our bread and water shall be supplied: “Bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure” (Isaiah 33:16, KJV).

I do not think of God as being Santa Claus—but we can fully trust in all His promises. Each miracle that God has allowed me to witness in my life has served to solidify and develop the relationship that I now possess with my heavenly Father.

Long ago, He sent birds to bring food to Elijah.

He is still the same, faithful God to His children.

Call on Him and trust Him, and He will do the same for you.

Ann Hickman Smith