Trusting God

Happy Wednesday everyone! Actually, that's only for the U.S.
It's already into Thursday here in the U.K. So for those reading in the U.K., go to sleep, and read it later!

Today I taught a Bible study at St. Lukes. The topic we covered was "Trusting God". And simply looking at scripture and learning more about what it says about His sovereignty.
I believe that's a very relevant topic to our lives every step of the way. Whether it's through a tough situation, through a hard decision, or even day in day out life. We must remember:
"All things work together for good for those who love God. For those who are called according to His purpose." -Romans 8:28

I mentioned to several people today that it's incredible to think that only one year ago, I was working at a bakery/cafe and taking a few college classes. No big plans for my immediate future, but I was looking forward to my two week missions trip out to a little country just west of England called Wales.
Only God could have orchestrated everything from that point until now. I couldn't have told you last year that God would have put me here a year ago. And again, I wouldn't be able to tell you where I'll be one year in the future for certain. I could guess, "man makes his plans" but what? "God guides his steps." And it's His immutable and perfect plan we must trust. Which bring about our good, and His glory.
What IS up to us, is how we are going to react to situations and tests which arise on the path He's put us on.
Also, speaking of trusting God, I had a bad bus experience today. Usually the public transportation here in Merthyr is quite reliable. However today, this was not the case. The first bus I rode on this morning was late. Then, on my way back from the meetings and Bible studies, I got on 'the evil bus'. (It wasn't truly evil) but it was pretty bad.
It squeaked and squealed with every turn and every bump we went over. Actually, I thought we lost the back half of the bus while going around a round-a-bout!
Not only the bus, but the driver had a problem too... he moved his head like a bobble head... even when the bus was not moving.
And this seemingly unimportant problem, soon became a bigger problem when I realized he was bobbling a little to close to the oncoming traffic!
Thankfully, as you should be able to tell, I survived.
Sure, I may have exaggerated a tad, but still... I had to trust God in that situation too. But I will tell you this, if I find that same bus and driver combination, I'll probably get some more excercise and just walk to Gellydeg. (pronounced similarish to Gethydeg)

Tonight I taught the lesson for Oasis at Park Baptist. We discussed the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000 people. Then we discussed how we should give the things we have, like talents, time, or money. And God can use those things to help others. And we can have a chance to be a part of it.

I closed out the evening with a Arizona Nacho Grande burger from McDonalds. They are currently promoting 'tastes of America' so each week in May the burger is supposed to represent a different place in the U.S. I have to admit the Arizona was quite tasty!

your brother in Christ,
David Bunce


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