God Provides a Wheelchair

 

As some of you know,   I weekly volunteer  at a local helping agency called Opportunity House.   It is a faith-based day shelter for the homeless.   Among the things it offers include  two meals each weekday,  showers, a clothing closet, and a nurse who helps with medical issues.   They also assist formerly homeless persons recovering  from drug and alcohol issues with a recovery program.   I work doing group counseling with those who are in the recovery program.  

Several months ago,  I was making my way toward Opportunity House when I saw a woman riding down the street in her wheelchair.    Though I thought she might be going to Opportunity House,   I  did not know for sure until several minutes later I found her seeking to come in.   When I assisted her to get  into the building,   I was told a story about the woman that goes like this:

During the week earlier, the woman had made her way to Opportunity House from the local Salvation Army shelter where she is staying.    When the woman arrived,  it was soon discovered that her wheelchair was broken.    She needed a wheelchair to get around, and there was no wheelchair to be found.      A few minutes later,  some folks came to the door of Opportunity House that had some things they wanted to donate.   Among the items they had was a wheelchair!      The givers of these items were told about the need that this woman had, and were asked if they would join them as they presented the wheelchair to her.    These kind people consented with enthusiasm, and joined the Opportunity House staff in presenting this disabled woman with a wheelchair who received the gift with tears on the face that trickled down to her wide grin.

God will provide.    He provided a sacrifice for Abraham and He provided manna and quail for the Israelites to eat in the wilderness.    On a cold day in Concord, NC,  God provided for a woman who needed a wheelchair.    What is it that you need today?    Where are you lacking in your life?    The God that provided for  Abraham, the Israelites, and for a wheelchair-bound in Concord, NC can also provide for you.   Have a joy-filled day.   -   Pastor Randy Wall

 

PRAYER-   O God, I pray for those this day who struggle with the basic needs of life including the homeless.   Make me a part of the solution for them, and so many others who struggle.    Thank you, God, for providing for the needs of my life;  through Christ our Lord.   Amen.