THE MIRACLE OF THE GROCERIES
The following is a true story. In 1984, Mike and his family belonged to an East Coast church. One Sunday evening, the sermon was on sacrificial offerings, and a special offering was taken at the end of the sermon. The only money in Mike’s wallet was a $50 bill, which was supposed to buy a week’s worth of groceries for his wife, their five children, and himself. However, in a move of faith, Mike put the $50 bill into the offering plate. Then after the conclusion of the service, the family went out to the parking lot to get their car and drive home. Within minutes, they joyfully returned to the sanctuary, and asked the pastor to come outside and see their miracle. Somewhat skeptical, the pastor accompanied them outside to their 20-year-old station wagon. Peering through the windows, he saw that the interior of the vehicle was completely filled with bags of groceries. Happy for the family, he remarked that someone had given them a huge blessing. “You don’t understand, Pastor,” Mike said. “Before the service, I made sure that all the windows were rolled up and the doors were locked. I have the only key, so it must have been the Lord!” To which the pastor added, “Giving truly is the only key to God’s provision!” (Mike had no family living in the area, and no one from the congregation ever claimed responsibility.) Witnessed by Reverend Robert Costa in Detroit, Michigan. Editor’s note: This sounds exactly like Psalm 78:25: “Men ate the bread of angels; He sent them all the food they could eat.”
