Here is a definite way how God works!
A friend of The Well said, “We have seven older laptops for you. Do you think you could use them?” I said we surely can find someone who needs a laptop. It is almost as essential as a phone today.
We cleaned them up, updated them with the right software. It was a great opportunity for my 16 yr old son to use his computer skills.
The next day, a foster mom texted us and said, “Hey Bill, I don’t know anyone in the computer world, but I was praying about laptops for our kids, and God put you in my heart to check with you to see if you knew anyone.” She went on to say that she needed 6 laptops.
Strangely enough, we know the same One!
The One True Living God, King Jesus, who answers prayer before we even ask (see Isaiah 65:24), who looks after the fatherless (see Psalm 68:5-6), who blesses the those who help the hurting (see Proverbs 19:17), and The One who gives us wisdom to make decisions (see James 1:5-8)
We had seven laptops, but two were damaged beyond repair, so we were able to provide 5 of the 6 they needed. Please pray we are able to provide them the 6th laptop as well as laptops for other single parent and foster families in our area. We have requests for 3 additional, a total of 4 laptops we could get into the hands of families immediately.
One more note… these were foster kids, they have all been adopted by this family! They belong to this family now. Just like God adopts us into His family when we become a follower of Jesus. (See Romans 8:15)
We value showing the love of Jesus as much as we value sharing about the love of Jesus to our world!
Blessings
Bill Stevens
Here are the Scriptures I referenced!
“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families,…” Psalm 68:5-6
“Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.” James 1:5-8
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15
The Well is a new community church coming to the Loveland 25-34 Johnstown area. It is led by Pastor Bill and Stephanie Stevens. We believe showing the message of the love of Jesus is 7-24-365 life long journey. Connect with us for more info.
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