“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory…” (Philippians 4:19)

When Bobby and I got married, we “were very poor.” In fact, on our wedding day, he had sold citrus trees for $1 and made $40. My brother gave us $100 for a wedding gift and we started our lives together; honeymoon and all with $140.

Bobby was called by God to preach the gospel, but it was tough. We ministered in “open-air” meetings on the side of the road with a megaphone, and we had chairs that we borrowed from the funeral home! We were so, so poor. Bobby decided to ask God for some money so that we could get started well in the ministry. So, he fasted and prayed in the orange groves and asked God for $10,000! He prayed and prayed and prayed for $10,000, but God only gave him $10! Bobby said, “Lord, I have prayed and prayed, and I need $10,000!!” God said, “Bobby, you are a private in my army and you are asking for $10,000? I gave you $10!” God knew that we would probably spend the money foolishly and we didn’t need $10,000. We just needed $10 to get us to the next town!

God has never promised us that He would supply all our “wants!” We are spoiled children. He promised to supply “all our needs,” according to His riches in glory! Isn’t God good?! He has never failed us, and He gives us what “we need!” Have a great day!

Sherry