At the time I took this smiling photo, I knew- I could’ve had made a costly mistake.
There I was, thinking I was being faithful to a vision God gave me, only to be faced with the possibility that I could bleed out $25’000 with no returns.
At the last moment, when I received news of a major sponsorship withdrawal, I felt wrecked.
Did I hear God wrongly? Was this a mistake? How could I have been so foolish?
“You should have waited till sponsorship was secured before moving ahead.”
But I could not. Every time I prayed, I knew God wanted me to take the next step in faith.
Yet, with just 2 days to the exhibition and no funding, I felt God challenge me again, “Would you give up your own bank account?”
With our bank accounts dwindling, and my being the sole part-time breadwinner, my heart singed with hurt.
“This is all my fault.”
But as I wept in the dark, I said, “YES.”
Yesterday, as we drove to meet a sponsor, my heart heavy, I cried out, “God, I want to trust You!”
Just then, a freight truck with the words “FAITH Logistics” drove past.
I blinked, stunned, knowing God was near.
“Your project doesn’t meet some of our requirements.” The meeting concluded, my heart in mid-beat.
“God,” I whispered, “Take my five loaves. I will pay the price, if this is cost of obedience.”
A lightness came over me. I remembered Cliff’s words, “This is all God’s money, not ours, really- we’re just using it well.”
Who knew that that very evening, God provided a ram in the thicket.
“We would like to sponsor $25K towards your exhibition.”
I stared ahead, tears brimming.
All this while, I grieved that God wanted my five loaves. I felt the painful loss of that little boy losing what was dear to Him.
But now, God showed me, that when we give up our five loaves, He not only multiplies it to bless others, but us, too.
Friend, if you’re waiting on God for an unfulfilled promise and your deadline draws near, know this- He is rarely early but never late. Have faith.
I, too, am awaiting another miracle- for $200K to be raised through the sales of the artwork. Thank you for considering gifting or purchasing a piece to support a good cause at kitesong.sg 💛