Yes, beans. I’d looked for them in three states before I found them this afternoon in our local Walmart. I’d even “made my own” the other night. You see... these beans were one of two main ingredients in our “famous” red beans and rice recipe. My sweet husband showed me how to make this recipe shortly after we married and we’ve always loved that recipe. So not being able to find any more of the canned beans was frustrating. The last time I needed some, I had to have them special ordered. However, last night I had only one more can of beans left. I was resigned to “making my own” until, or IF, I could find some place that carried the infamous beans. Such was my mindset until this afternoon at Walmart.
While going to the dentist and running errands this afternoon, I ended up at Walmart (not an unusual thing for me). While doing my shopping, I was meandering down the aisle of vegetables. And there they were... my canned beans... just sitting on the shelf like they’d been there for years. I was thrilled! I was amazed that they were there and thankful that I had finally found them again. But more than being thankful for the beans, I could not help but thank the Lord for providing something so simple as cans of beans for me. I was awe struck at His great love and provision for me. I could have lived without that particular type of canned beans, but God provided them for me once again. Standing there by the beans in Walmart I saw the Lord shine through and show His love once again. I felt His Presence as He again showered me with something I wanted but did not really “need”. Wow... God is the only One I know Who can show His love through providing a can of beans. He humbles me any time He does this in my life or the life of those I know. Thank You, Lord!
“He Who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all-- how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:32
Who would have ever thought that would include cans of New Orleans style red kidney beans?
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