Psalm 43:10
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
When I was a boy our family attended the Church of the Nazarene in Camas, Washington. I was fascinated by an evangelist who held a revival service at the church. His name was Uncle Bud Robinson.
I do not remember anything he said, but I do vividly recall something he did. As the offering plate was being passed, Uncle Bud removed a dollar bill from his wallet. As the plate came to him he kissed the bill, placed it in the plate and then waved goodbye to it. What a character!
One time Uncle Bud was given a $20.00 bill. He thanked the Lord for it, but the Lord spoke very clearly to him that it was not his, but he was to give it to someone that would be revealed to him. Sometime later he was holding a meeting in Detroit, Michigan. The Lord made it very clear that he was to give it to someone at this meeting.
All week long Uncle Bud waited for some sign about the recipient. The last night of the revival came and several came forward, but no indication about who was to receive the money. The pianist left and it was just he and the pastor. They were ready to turn out the lights and leave when the pianist returned saying that she had left her sweater.
Uncle Bud’s heart began to burn and he knew this was the one who was to receive the $20.00. She began to sob when he gave her the money. She lived quite some distance from the church and only had enough money for bus fare to get to the church. She was terrified since she would be walking back home through a dangerous part of the city to reach her home. Uncle Bud had been God’s delivery boy. That is true giving!
Blessings dear hearts. Give obediently to the Lord, be willing to make the Lord’s deliveries when asked and above all, be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil