His Presence & Provision

Sometimes when we step into the fulness of God's calling we get frustrated when things go wrong. For example, God has called me to be an Officer in the Salvation Army - This has been affirmed by the elders of my local Corps, the Melbourne Central Divison and the Australian Southern Territory. This is what God is calling me to do. However, I've had a little bit of trouble with Centrelink. I'm not eligable for ANY Centrelink payment during my 2 year study time @ College. Initially I was frustrated. I couldn't stop thinking 'God, You're calling me to Officership - Whats the deal?' I was anxious about how it would all tie in together (Remembering that God's perspective on things is so much greater than mine). Then I heard a sermn on the Australian Christian Channel. There was this loud American preacher. He was speaking about God (funny that) and how when God calls us into HIS presence then His provision is with us also. Man did I need to hear that! As I listened closer to what God was saying to me through this preacher my eyes became filled with tears as I realised that He has called me to do this and therefore I do NOT need to be worried at all, because His provision is absolutely drenching me. Thank goodniss God spoke this word to me BEFORE entering College. I can't believe how fast it's all come along. It feels like only yesterday that I got the phone call to say I had been officially accepted and well, I move into College in 4 weeks from today. Scared is probably not the right word to express what I'm feeling, perhaps anxious. I'll be moving out of home, leaving my Church where I came to faith, moving away from close family and friends. But I'm doing it with a happy heart because It's building up HIS Kingdom. I've got the joy of the Lord and the love of the Lord - He's my Savior, my Provider and my Best Friend. He's getting all the glory. I am SOOO pumped about commencing training. I am incredibly blessed to be sharing training with an AWESOME session who are Spirit-filled, passionate, on Fire and are wanting to see the world changed FOR God - Hallelujah. We ARE Witnesses for JESUS!!!