This may sound really petty, but I have been a little concerned about something lately.
A bed.
Where am I going to find a bed in China? (A western-style bed...which is quite different than the hard, Chinese-style beds.) And when I find one, how am I going to get it to my apartment? And how much will it cost? I could just imagine myself trying to load a mattress into a small taxi and then lugging it up 7 flights of stairs to my apartment.... :)
Now, don't worry....I haven't been consumed by thoughts of a obtaining a bed. In fact, the idea of sleeping on a floor in a apartment for a few days (or weeks) kind of appealed to me in a "roughing-it" sort of way, but then, reality began to set in. I knew that finding a bed in China may be a little more an adventure than I might desire.
So I began to tell Him about this need. And ask for Him to do as He has promised - to provide. Or at least give me the grace to endure (even enjoy) sleeping on the floor for a while.
And He has!
This past week, I received an email from one of my future apartment-mates (who sounds amazing). When I asked about the bed-purchasing process, she explained that they actually already have an unopened mattress that someone had purchased, and then, never moved in with them as planned. I could purchase this unused mattress for $50. Would I like to purchase it? She asked in her email.
Yes, please. :)
(Also, little coincidence, I received a check in the mail the other day for exactly $50.....When He provides, He truly provides!)
I just love it. Its really not that big of a deal. Its just a bed. But nothing is too small or insignificant to Him. He is not too big to care about the small things in our lives. He cares. He loves.
And everyday, He is faithful to confirm this through the littlest things.
Like a mattress.
