“Dear Knapps,
I had a birthday party on November 7th.
Instead of presents we raised money for diffent things.
I chose a missionary and it is you.
I raised a hundred dollars.
These money is for any thing you would like.
Love: Riley Kenyon”
I found this letter today as I cleaned out my desk. I have been really struggling with maintaining my faith as I have prayed this past week for God to provide the $ for our plane tickets to return to the tribe. Why do I so easily forget God’s provision for my family and ministry? Not only that, but I was humbled by Riley’s selflessness and my selfishness. Have I been selfishly trying to look out for good ‘ol #1 or selflessly giving of my own life and resources?
In regards to my faith in God to provide for our needs, I was encouraged with an e-mail from my co-worker, Nisae, who is in the tribe ,… “Janeene and I are doing a little Bible study thing on Ezra… it is amazing all the stuff we can relate to in that book- crazy! Like the Lord wanted the Israelites to rebuild the temple and then used a pagan King to give them everything they needed, all the $, animals for sacrificing, food- anything they needed for what God wanted them to do. I guess He’s the same God today and will provide what we need for things He’s asked us to do!”
Know any Pagan KingsJ? Just kidding, but the point is that my faith needs to rest not in humans, but in the Almighty, All-knowing God to provide for our needs. I am very thankful for the community of faith that surrounds me, encourages me, and challenges me to grow in these areas.
His Clay Pots,
Jason, Kellie, Micah, Sophia, and Malachi Knapp
