The Nature of God Is Abundance
by Jerry Savelle
A number of years ago, I was preaching in Lake Charles, La., when I had a day off between meetings. A pastor friend asked if I would like to go to lunch and see the city.
We had lunch at a well-known Cajun restaurant and had a great time. In fact, we were having such a great time that I started wishing my wife, Carolyn, was there to enjoy it with me.
After eating, my friend said, “Is there anything else you’d like to do?”
I answered, “Could you take me to a jewelry store? I’d like to buy a gift for my wife.”
When we walked into the jewelry store, I said to the lady behind the counter, “I’d like to find something for my wife.”
“Is it her birthday?” she asked.
“No.”
“Anniversary?”
“No, ma’am.”
Then she said, “Well, it’s July—maybe it’s an early Christmas present?”
“No,” I answered.
“Well, may I ask why you’re buying jewelry for your wife if it’s not a special occasion?”
“Because I love her,” I told the woman.
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