by Susan Fleming
There’s no rule that says
GOD can only deliver by using a big army.
No one can stop GOD from saving
when he sets his mind to it.
1 Samuel 14:6 (MSG)
Houses don’t sell in just one day. Not in this economy, anyway. But God isn’t limited by the “rules” of selling a house, or by the economy. He has His own rules and His own economy, and by golly if He wants to sell something in one day, then He does it.
And He did. Our place in Pennsylvania has been on the market for about a year and a half. During that time, we’ve had two roller coaster rides through sales that fell through. The market in that area is very sluggish, and our Realtor was not encouraging at all.
Then, last Friday, he called about 9:30 in the morning and said there was somebody interested — they had made an offer.
Yeah, yeah — whatever. Sigh.
He called back at noon and said they wanted to close at 3:30. THAT DAY!
Wow! Really?? Keep me posted!
He called back at 5:15 and said our money was in the bank. Double Wow!
Does God always do things like that? No. But His timing is always perfect (even if we can’t quite see the perfection in it), and His ability to save is unlimited.
What’s hanging over you today? Tell God about it. And tell Him about it again. And again. And again, until HE tells you to stop asking. He loves to hear your voice, and He IS at work, always.
What a great reminder that there is never any cause for worry or discouragement as long as our King is on the throne. Our God reigns.
Congratulations on the house sale!
Kim
Oh what wonderful encouragement as our house is up for sale along with many others in our little tiny town. A great reminded that God’s plans aren’t always our plans and His are always best.
Thank you Kim and Laura, for your comments. God is amazing, isn’t He? Wow. Laura, I’m praying for your home to sell. This morning I read Psalm 31, and verse 21 seemed particularly appropriate:
Blessed by the LORD,
For He has made marvelous
His lovingkindness to me
in a besieged city.
Sometimes a house not selling feels like that, doesn’t it?!
Laura, I think I need your site!!
Congrats on your house sale, Susan! I love this reminder that God’s timing is always perfect, especially when it doesn’t match mine. Great post, thank you!