The Bible tells us that Jesus turned water into wine (John 2:1-12). I believe Jesus can turn water into whatever substance He wants.
When I was younger my parents believed in attending a Sunday morning small-group Bible study at a church member’s home. We were new to the Adventist church, and we were building friendships with different members. My fondest memory of going to this member’s home was her homemade dinner rolls; they were the best. One Sunday morning we were a little late arriving for the study, but we had a great story to tell.
We packed into our car and were ready to go but the gas indicator said “E.” My stepdad thought we would have enough fuel to make it to the Bible study and then we could get gas afterward. But this is not what happened. About halfway to the study we ran out of gas. We pulled over to the side next to an empty, abandoned, trashy lot. There were no houses nearby and we were across the street from a cemetery. We did not have a gas can with us, and we were probably a few miles from the nearest gas station. We got out of the car and started walking through the empty lot in hopes of finding some type of container that we could use to put gas in.
After a few moments my stepdad saw a can that had the letters on the side that were spelled H-E-L-P. It was a gas can that had been there for a while, who knows how long. He thought it was great that we now had a can to use to go and get some gas. But as he picked up the can it had a slow leak at the bottom which spilled into his hand. He thought since it had rained recently the can must have had some water in it. He would simply pour it out, but before he did, he smelled his fingers out of curiosity and low and behold it was not water, but it was gas! Yes, we put that gas into the car; it was enough to take us to the small-group Bible study and then to a gas station afterwards.
It is my belief that Jesus turned that substance in the H-E-L-P can to gas just as we needed. It is my belief that God provides all our needs, and He can use a variety of ways. God has promised that if we seek Him first then He will take care of our needs in this world (Matthew 6:33). Are you seeking God first in all your activities? Are you asking God to help you to make Him first even with your bank account? If not, start today. He will provide!
Richard Moore is an associate treasurer for the Lake Union Conference.
