This picture was taken from our ministry center as a wall of water was being put on a fire that made the national news. It was a five alarm fire (the biggest) and it burned for days. St Francis Inn across the street was without power for over a day and many in the neighborhood were evacuated for safety concerns. All was fine here at CYC and we were even able to offer drinks and bathrooms to some of the fire fighters.
We have been meeting many needs this past month and I was getting concerned that we might be giving too much away. I was seeking the Lord about when to stop the out flow so the bills were sure to be paid. I happen to be reading the story about blind Bartimaeus in Mark chapter 10. As you might recall he was shouting for Jesus and people were telling him to hush. Ah, but Jesus went to him, the dirty blind loud beggar and asked him what did he want. What did he want? Most would assume he would want to see but yet Jesus asked him what he could do for him.
If Jesus said to you what do you want, what would be your reply?
This caused me to praise the Lord for all He has provided and tell the Lord money is definitely not what I would ask for. That week more than enough money came in to pay all the bills meet all the needs and more. ABUNDANCE!!
“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. NIV
Wondering what I would ask Jesus for?
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. NIV
Thank for being a part of that immediate and long term blessings that keeps CYC here in the inner-city of Philadelphia all year long.
I pray blessing over you for investing in heavenly treasures!
Jim Snider