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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Provisions

 by Macy Johnson


“He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven

and crops in their seasons;

He provides you with plenty of food

and fills your hearts with joy.”

(Acts 14:17 NIV)

 

My husband and I piled into my car for our monthly trip to Athens, forty-five minutes away. Toilet paper was on my list, because we were almost out. I was concerned that Costco might be hectic with additional customers after the horrendous damage of Hurricane Helene.

 

As Jeff and I strolled through the fully-stocked store, we noticed every cart contained a large package of Kirkland toilet paper. Some shopping carts had multiple packages. We looked at each other and asked, “What’s going on?” I wondered if this was a return to the COVID pandemic panic mentality.

 

We pulled into the checkout line behind a man with only toilet paper in his basket. He turned to us and explained, “We already have five packages at home, but my wife sent me out for one more!”

 

I understood the strike at the seaports could delay overseas receipts, but toilet paper is manufactured in our country! I would like to think the end is near, that Jesus is coming soon, like a friend recently suggested. With a chemical plant spewing out deadly fumes from a fire not far from our home, a hurricane, and the strike, signs pointed in that direction.

 

Thankfully, Costco was ready for this shortage, with hundreds of packages of Kirkland toilet paper available. They had planned ahead to provide for our needs.

 

This is the time for those of faith to stand firm and be a light of hope to this dark world. I must point to the only true Provision in this life – Jesus.

 

I will thank my Heavenly Father for satisfying all my needs in His Son. I hope you will, too!

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