Multiplying Tires

And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted. So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.” Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.John 6:11–13

Just last week we realized that air was leaking from one of the tires on my car.  When my husband went to put more air in the tire he discovered a nail.  The next day he took the car to have the tire repaired only to find out that another tire had two nails in it!  To say the least, he was not happy about this discovered need.

My husband asked me a very good question when he returned home.  "Why is it that things like this always happen at the worst possible times?"  You see, we have a trip planned for our daughter's birthday in a few weeks and had been saving for the trip instead of new tires. But, we must have tires in order to take the trip!  But that's just it.  We were focusing on meeting our own need when our family knows first hand how God can meet our need in ways that will leave us amazed.  We have continued to see Him over and over meet our every need with plenty left over, just like the scripture above.  God always gives you more than enough!

Instead of worrying, we have begun to pray about this need for new tires.  That may sound very strange to you but that's exactly what Jesus did when He prayed to His Father during a time of need.  We know that Jesus did not have any money or food to feed the people who came to hear the Word of God.  He prayed for the needs to be met and we all know that not only were they met but there was a lot left over!  Praise the Lord!

What is different about tires or the need you are facing today?  I tell you, nothing!  Tell God what your need is today and watch how He will meet it.  Remember, though, it may not be in your way or time, but it will always be right.