Worth a Buck or Two
GCD Newsletter November 22nd 2024
“Dad, I shot a big buck!” Even through the phone, I could tell the adrenaline was still pumping through my son’s veins. “I’ll be there soon,” I told him. Together, we tracked the deer and found him not far away.
Earlier that day, I met up with an old friend at the local Chinese buffet. He shared his struggles as a traveling artist trying to find enough gigs to support the family, and I shared how difficult it was to feed a family of seven with the astronomical rise in grocery prices. Even with our struggles, we both concluded: “The Lord has continued to provide.”
As I took a picture with my son behind his latest harvest, I couldn’t help but thank the Lord for providing once again. Not only has he given me this special moment with my son, but he has provided more meat for our freezer. Last year, we harvested enough deer to feed our family all year long, and now we are refilling our depleted stock. Our grocery bill is still high, but it would be much higher if we were buying meat for seven people.
Whatever need you have today, be encouraged that our Lord sees it and has more than enough resources to meet it. And, he’s a good God who desires to do so. Praise God for his provision!
In Christ,
serves as associate pastor at FBC Atlanta, TX. James and his wife, Jenny, are blessed with four children and are actively involved in foster care. He is passionate about beholding the beauty of our Lord and helping others do the same. He enjoys writing, running, and gardening. You can follow James Twitter or his blog where he writes regularly.
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