Sending an Empty Bus

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." James 1: 17

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When our bus arrived at the bus stop, it was so packed full the driver didn't bother to open the front doors. He opened the back doors to let passengers out. I was hopeful that if  some passengers got off, the driver would let a few of us in, but no one got off. The driver then shut the doors and drove off.

I had the thought, "I am sending you an empty bus." 

Thank you, God.

I was reminded of the Bible verse, James 1: 17 about every good and perfect gift coming from the "Father of lights." I looked up and imagined buses coming from above.

Within a minute, another bus arrived and it had so many empty seats, I sat on my own for part of the journey.

When I got off that bus, I waited for my final bus, which was due in three minutes. I could see it coming, behind this huge traffic jam. Suddenly, we noticed the bus we wanted driving by without stopping. We yelled at him to open the doors. Even though he was in traffic, he opened the doors and let us in. This time, the bus was full, but I managed to get a seat.

When I got off the bus, I noticed another one right behind and it was practically empty.  That meant there was no need to fight for the one in front.  God had already sent an empty bus. 

When I find myself competing for limited resources, it's a sure sign that I am living in the limited, dog eat dog, material realm. 

I need to get back to the realm of the Father of lights. 

Thank You, Father God, for Your constant and limitless supply. ❤️

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