Tonight, I used the last of my shaving gel. I know, it's not news worthy. But it got me to thinking about 2 Kings, chapter 4; the story of Elisha and "the" widow. The children's version goes something like this: Elisha wanted to help a poor widow. He asked what she had in her house. She said "Nothing, except a little oil." Elisha told her to borrow as many jars as she could and to fill each one with oil. She did as he said. When all the jars were full the oil stopped flowing. She went back to Elisha who said, "Sell the oil and pay what you owe. Then you and your sons can live on the money left over."
The bottom line is that God provided for their family, exactly enough for what they needed. God used what they had and stretched it to make it work.
God has done just that for us here in Paraguay.
You see, there are a few things that we stock-pile from Target and bring with us to Paraguay, all for a variety of reasons. Some thing (like taco seasoning and index cards) just can't be found here. Others (like contact solution and makeup) are a lot more expensive. Still others (like deodorant and face wash) are a matter of preference.
And a few weeks back, we started pulling out the last bottles from our supply box.
God has been faithful to stretch our resources and has made things last much longer than usual. Case in point: my contact solution. Back in California, I'm certain that I bought a new bottle monthly and it made it - barely - through those 30/31 days. Here, I wear my contacts just as often, but the bottles have lasted much longer, upwards of six weeks each.
As we pack up and get ready to come back for Christmas, I am overwhelmed with God's faithfulness in the simple things. Thank you, Lord, for your provision. Thank you for your care.
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