You prepare a table
before me in the presence of my enemies; ~ Psalm 23:5 NKJV
When something is prepared,
it’s “put in proper condition or readiness,” it’s arranged or “put in order,” (dictionary.com;
blueletterbibible.org). My husband has
decided to step out in faith and start his own business. Since he’s the only
one working, the lack of constant, precise income can be terrifying. But God
prepared us. Without funds to hire help, that makes me his “assistant/secretary/bookkeeper.”
But God prepared us. As they say, “In order to make money, you have to spend money.”
But God prepared us.
YOU PREPARE A TABLE BEFORE ME
From 2007-2014, I worked in the advertising department of
a local newspaper. Beginning in 2010, my role also included meticulous
calculations of sales rep reports, commissions, and reconciliation, as well as
department budgeting, and manager expense reporting. My training was all
hands-on: “dig in and figure it out.”
In 2015, God allowed us to lean on Him, by removing the
“safety net” of Brad’s stable job and income through back injury and job termination.
After recovering, Brad worked wherever he could, including temp and consulting
work, but nothing produced the same income and budgeting stability.
Last month, we recognized it was time to start Brad’s
business. Our tax return covered not only the cost of the business start-up,
but also living expenses for a few months until the business produced an
income.
God is preparing the table—the means, the needs, the
blessings, the supply—and He’s doing it for all of us, His beloved children. No
matter what you’re going through today, ask God to show you how He’s prepared
you to be successful in this season and what you can learn so you’ll be
successful in the next.
©Heather
Potts 2017
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