It's a time of testing our faith for sure. We've all been without jobs for almost 4 months now. The savings is gone and we're living off of the income from our Monavie business. It's growing more and more, and we get paid every week now, but it's not quite to budget just yet.
The Word says God knows what we need. He clothes the flowers of the field so beautifully and they only live a brief time - so how much more will he clothe us? It says the birds don't worry about where they'll find shelter, food or water - so why should we? - God loves us and will provide for us too. It says He has plans for us - not plans to harm us, but plans to give us a hope and a future. So we need to remain strong in our faith, even when circumstances bring fear. The Word also says to fear not, for God is with us. So why do we doubt? Why do we react to just what we see with our eyes? God's promises are there for those that believe.
God may decide to bring a temporary opportunity to Tim to get us through until our business is going full-steam ahead and we see duplication of our efforts from our team. He may also decide to NOT bring another opportunity to stretch our faith and to show how much He CAN do for us, that we'd be provided for in a way that can only be from His hand and not our own efforts, for His glory. That's the way that would excite me the most. For my loving Father to step in, make Himself known in such a tangible way, again reminding us how much we mean to Him.
How strong is our faith?
