A seemingly insignificant amount

Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him. (Psalm 41:1 ESV)

I walk through my neighborhood for errands and exercise, and I’ll often spot coins on the sidewalk or street, which I pick up.

The coins are usually pennies, occasionally I’ll find a nickel or a dime. But today, while taking a route I’d never been on before, I’d come across quite a few coins—31 cents in all. It felt like I’d hit the jackpot.

The next day I did my weekly shopping early, which was unusual for me. I noticed a man behind me in line, all he had in his cart was a carton of eggs.

After I paid and was bagging my groceries, the man gave the cashier a handful of change for his eggs. She patiently counted it out, and I heard her say, “I’m afraid you’re 31 cents short.”

As it turns out, I just happened to have those 31 cents! I dug in my pocket, gave the cashier the balance needed, and the man had his eggs.  And as I walked home, I thought about God’s foresight and wonderful ways. The Lord’s foresight and behind-the-scenes planning of the smallest details of our lives is just amazing!

It was only 31 cents, a seemingly insignificant amount, but God knows what His children will go through, He loves them and cares for them, and He supplies for the needy and rewards the giver. [1]

You can’t have a perfect day without doing something for someone who’ll never be able to repay you. - John Wooden

[1] Activated 31 Cents