May 23, 2014. Eureka Springs, AR. Oh ye of little faith.

We've all been there. We face a situation which seems impossible and we don't have any idea of what to do or how to resolve the problem. It seems appropriate that the Streams in the Desert devotional for today speaks to that very topic of being at wit's end and seeking The Lord for the help we need. And, then the answer comes, the idea takes shape, or just the person we need comes to the rescue. Yesterday was but one more day of such endless rescues for us here at The Great Passion Play.
One person starts an "all-day" landscaping chore, and after an hour four others show up and without comment take over the job. Two people begin to unload a pallet of animal feed Into a storage barn, and before they even begin, two more show up and without comment pitch in to help. A bulldozer needs to have a track loosened to prevent potential damage and an 85 year old farmer comes along to solve the problem. Two 70 year old women are moving rocks for a display, when a 50 year old woman with amazing strength comes along to finish the task. While going to water a "memorial" bush for a deceased pet, a woman finds a leaking faucet and just then a man comes by and he knows how to fix the leak. A project needs a welder to complete it, and a man who has no reason to even be there at the time says, "I'm a certified welder". A man is passing by with the hope of picking up a ceramic pot he ordered from the Passion Play potter last week, and the conversation turns to the youth group he pastors. Next week he may bring the group to help with a project which needs young muscle to complete. A woman is having a possible health issue and needs some immediate attention. One of our volunteers is EMT trained and steps forward to help.
I can go on and on with instances of "coincidences" which all took place yesterday. God is THE foundation of this ministry. He is the reason we are all here, whether paid staff, volunteer or patron. We come to serve HIM, worship HIM and get closer to HIM. We say "praise God" or "thank You, Lord" a lot and we mean it, and yet, there are still times we get to our wit's end and wonder what WE will do to resolve the problem. (There was been a gap of about 15 minutes). Hugh came to give us his vehicle and tools for the day since he will be in the pit loading dirt for leveling the rv parking area. Once again, we have had our on-site transportation needs met to do the chores which will come our way today. While getting the back loader, Phil and Pop just happened to come by to give us some guidance on fluid levels, sprinkler system valves and controls and other items we needed some educating on. The beat goes on, and we ask another time, "how can we not believe?" Praise God, oh ye of little faith.

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