YOU'VE GOT COFFEE!!!

Steppin' Out Blessed
August 27, 2009

Greetings in the Name of Jesus,

Most mornings I get up early, around 5 am, and I put on a pot of coffee. Then I read my Bible, pray, etc. One morning my coffee container was empty. I searched through the pantry and cabinets, but there was no back up supply.

So, I said to the Lord "That is Ok. I don't have to have coffee this morning". I proceeded to read my Bible and pray. I then began to praise Him and to worship my Lord, moving from the outer courts into the inner courts and going on into the most holy courts. What a wonderful experience, basking in the presence of the Holy Spirit and worshipping my Lord, forgetting all about the natural things, such as a cup of coffee!

Suddenly (and unexpectedly), God spoke to me these words .... "YOU'VE GOT COFFEE!"

I was a bit irritated at the interruption. I told Him I had forgotten all about not having coffee. Also that I didn't understand why He was interrupting my time of praise and worship by telling me I had coffee.

Once again He spoke, "YOU'VE GOT COFFEE"!

I said "OK, then tell me where it is".

He said "In your suitcase".

I went to check. Of course He was correct (like always). Don and I always take packages of coffee with us when we travel. There were packages of coffee in my suitcase from the last time trip we made.

I thanked Him for revealing to me that I had coffee, then prepared my coffee, and meditated on the lesson He was teaching me through this experience. Although I would have gone to the store when it opened and purchased coffee, He knew I enjoyed my morning coffee early. Therefore, as I concentrated on Him, loving, praising and worshiping Him, I didn't have to wait 3 or 4 hours for a cup of coffee. He not only knew I had coffee in the house, He also revealed where it was, even though it meant interrupting my special time of praise and worship of Him.

This may seem like a little thing to some people. However, I have learned that little things REALLY do matter. So I do not take anything for granted. I know that If GOD can reveal to me that I have coffee, He can (and will) reveal anything else that I need to know at the time I need to know it. Also, when we delight ourselves in Him, He will give us the desires of our heart. (Psalm 37:4)

Heavenly Father, thank you for reminding us that the atmosphere we allow around us determines the product we produce. Our persistence to be obedient to you wears out the resistance of the enemy. Help us to be persistent in seeking FIRST the kingdom of God and your righteousness, and to trust you to add all things unto us. (Matthew 6:33). As we read in Isaiah 55, your ways are not our ways. Your thoughts are not our thoughts. They are much higher, and they are the BEST every time. We love you and praise you, giving you all honor and glory, for you alone are worthy to receive all the honor, all the glory and all the praise. In Jesus name. Amen.

In His Service,
Opal