Letting Go

There once was a man Hiking alone in the mountains.

While on his journey, he slipped off the trail,

slid and rolled down 'toward a long drop off.

At the last second he managed to grab a small plant

growing on the edge. He held on to it for dear life,

while his legs dangled over the cliff. He called at the top of his lungs;

"Help ! Is anyone there? Help !" As he yelled, the little plant started to

pull out of the ground. He froze, dug his other hand into the loose dirt

and was afraid to move; lest the plant fail him altogether.

Then he heard a strong voice say, " This is God, let go and I'll catch you."

The man was stilled with wonder and fear; then he

called out louder, " Is there anyone else up there ? "HELP!"....

In Scripture, Elijah asked for an offering from "the widow", she gave her last

bread and oil. She let go of all she had. She Trusted God.

As a reward her oil jar, and flour bin did not go empty; even

through the years of drought and famine.

Was it magic, self filling containers? As a young boy that is

how I envisioned it happening!

I thought that was a neat trick for God to do!

Now, as an older Christian;

I think she continued to trust; and received just

what she needed, when she needed it.

That too is an awesome "trick" for God to do for us.

God wants us to trust Him. Love Him for His own sake.

Thank God, not for the million dollars He can put into my bank, but

for the crust of bread I receive each day, sometimes with gratitude.