It was so simple. I was in the store buying groceries, and saw the bananas. I would really like some bananas, I thought. As I walked over to the stand, I suddenly thought, well, I don't REALLY need them, as I have other fruit at home. I stood there for about 30 seconds debating. Then I finally walked away without them.
Later that day my sister said to me, These are for you! as she offered me some treats. Among them sat a banana. I could not help but smile and say, Thank you Lord.
But then that got me to wondering. This is not the first time this has happened, when an unspoken desire of my heart gets wonderfully fulfilled. But it is always something small, like the banana. I spoke to the Lord about this and asked, Why is it you fulfill these little desires of my heart so often, but not the big ones????
The Lord hasn't answered my question yet, but a Bible verse comes to mind as I ponder this. It comes from Mt 6:30: If God so cares for the flowers of the field, how much more will God take care of you, O you of little faith!
Maybe these small attentions, the little desires that are so mysteriously fulfilled without even a prayer are a reminder that God does indeed watch out for me. Perhaps it is God's way of saying, hang in there my friend, I am aware of your situation and your needs. Even if I seem not to be listening, I am.
This brings me to another scripture verse from psalm 37:4 that says, If you trust in the Lord and do good, the Lord will grant you your heart's desire.
I guess the secret is, Wait on the Lord. Be patient. And wait on the Lord! (psalm 27:14)
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