We were heading back to Belize and had one more church in which to present our ministry. We were praying for a set of new tires for our van for our return trip through Mexico.
After arriving in Victoria, Texas, we located our motel where a room was reserved for us and other missionaries attending the mission conference. We refreshed ourselves and then loaded into the van, but it would not start. Other missionaries were loading up, and one was able to give us a jump start. All was well; therefore, we drove off to church.
Upon arriving, we set up our display. Then the Pastor invited all of us into his office for prayer. When it came my turn for a prayer request, I said, “Pastor we have an immediate need, we are on our way back to Belize via Mexico and the shoes on our van are just about wore out.” The Pastor replied, “Let’s pray about those new shoes for your van and when you present your ministry make sure you mention this urgent prayer request.” We all had prayer and were off to the auditorium.
We heard from another missionary first who gave an excellent presentation, and now it was my turn. I shared what the Lord had laid upon my heart about our ministry and then I mentioned our urgent prayer request.
The Pastor then stood to his feet and said, “I believe the Lord would have us to buy the new set of shoes needed for the missionaries headed to Belize.” He did not like the thought of us driving down through Mexico on wayward tires. There was a vote taken and everyone agreed.
The next morning the Pastor met us at the Sears Tire Center. He asked what kind of tires would I like installed on the van. Pastor, whatever the Lord has impressed you to buy will be immensely appreciated. He responded, “Get you a good set of tires.” The Lord blessed that day with a brand new set of Michelin. Glory!
I thanked the Pastor then we headed off toward the Mexican border. But before crossing the border, the old battery gave us the ghost. After installing a new battery at Advance Auto, we were ready to drive through Mexico, and down into Belize. For sure we had no shoe or battery problems that trip. Isn’t it astounding how God abundantly and graciously supplies our needs right at the last moment?
Thank you so much Western Hills Baptist Church, Victoria, Texas and Pastor Roger Parrish for being a tremendous blessing to our family.
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word what a glory He sheds on our way!
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word what a glory He sheds on our way!
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