It
has always been God's nature to create. In times past He created the heavens
and the earth. Then He created a Savior to redeem humanity from their sins.
Today He continues to create and one way
it is evident is through the various methods He uses to bless His children.
In fall
of 1992 I was having trouble making ends meet working menial jobs. So, in the
hopes it would open up some doors of opportunity to a better income for my
family, I went back to college.
Though jobs, student loans and financial
aid provided finances to cover most of the bills, I still had to come up with some
additional money to pay the balance of the monthly expenses while attending
school.
One of the most readily available sources
of income I found on campus was scholarships, so I set out to obtain every one
I possibly could.
Pursuing a minor in Art, and being of Choctaw
and Chickasaw tribal heritage, it seemed a perfect fit to apply for a single $1,000
scholarship being offered by the American Indian Arts Council of Dallas.
After
completing the application and collecting the additional required
documents, I placed all the paperwork in a large manila envelope and sent it off with a prayer that God would bless it.
The directions that came with the
application said I would be notified within a week if I had been selected to
receive the scholarship.
Four days went by, then five, then six,
then seven. "I guess I'm not going to get the scholarship," I said to
myself, rather disheartened.
About that time I heard God speak to me
very clearly. And while it was not an audible voice, it was, nevertheless,
quite distinct.
"If I have to," I heard Him say,
"I will 'create' something just for you."
Eight days went by, then nine, then ten...
still no reply. Though everything seemed to be looking hopeless, I held on in
faith that I would receive a scholarship, trusting in the words God told me.
Then, about two weeks after I mailed the
envelope off, a letter arrived. It was from the American Indian Arts Council
and I could hardly wait to open it and see what it said.
"As a result of the number of
outstanding applications," the paragraph began, "The AIAC decided to create 'Honorary Scholarships' to recognize students
with distinguished credentials who were not chosen for the $1,000 Award... for
this special $500 award, you have been selected."
The word jumped off the page at me... "create." There it was just as the voice of God had promised.
I learned a valuable lesson through this
experience. When it comes to meeting our needs, God is not restricted by usual timing, rules or regulations. And He will, when necessary, create a brand new avenue of
blessing... just for
us.
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