All things new....
Steven Curtis Chapman's song today sings into my heart. Just yesterday, my car was broken into and I lost my handphone, my hard disk and some very important documents. I also lost the keys to my house.
This took place while my girl friend and I went to the pasar malam to shop for some fruits. We went for 15 minutes and when we came back, it was gone. I had a lot of good books in the hard disk. Gone just like that.

At first, I was really frustrated. Wanting to put the blame on God. It is surprising that yesterday morning, I read a newsletter that came from www.TodayGodIsFirst.com by Os Hillman , who quoted the bible :

"I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. ~ Isaiah 45:3 "

Haven't been reading it for some time, just came to me that I should read it yesterday morning. Perhaps the Lord is preparing my heart, for the treasures that He has prepared for me in darkness.

Althought some may relate that this is the work of the devil, but I know that God has allowed this to happen. If God has not allowed it, it will not take place. Question is , why ? As I look back the timing of everything that has happened, it was no coincidental. My girl friend didn't stop me from bringing my bag out, which she normally does. We took the stairs to the car, which kept time with the opportunist thief. We went for an extended walk than usual on the pasar malam, which we normally dont. Then I realise, I was setup!

Whatever it was, I know God has control over it. I didn't have key to my home. Locked out .... By His grace, I found a person on my other handphone directory , he fixes doors and happens to have a friend who is a lock smith. Thank God for that. The lock smith came with his friend around 10 plus (PM). Started working at opening the SOLEX door lock, which was a tougher kind because I bought it to protect the house from burglar....(funny , now I had to crack in myself).

At around 11pm. It was finally opened. Phew..... Now this guy bought some locks for me to choose. My girl friend's house key was also gone. So I thought I would buy two locks. One big and one small. When I was making my purchase, I thought I had around 250 bucks in my wallet.

Before this event has occured, I borrowed 500 bucks from my girl friend to pay for my loan installment which was due. 300 for loan and 200 for daily expanditure. My pay check is not coming out yet until 1st of April.

Somehow, I used that up on food, and weekend spending and petrol and stuff. After I have selected the two locks, and the total amount was 170 bucks, inclusive breaking in services rendered, I took out my wallet. And I had just enough for what was asked for.

I didn't feel sad or angry. That moment when I pulled out the money, God spoke into my heart. He said He will make everything sufficient for me. Trust in His grace.

So my 500 bucks is gone before I had a chance to walk into the bank to pay for anything. Have 20s left somewhere. BUT, I am thankful that I didnt have to face the thief and we didnt get hurt in the process. And also the car still works great (only two locks is not working anymore).

I do believe the Lord will give me more than I have lost today. I also believe the Lord is teaching me how to put my total trust in Him today. Just as David's story.... He has to run and not trust anyone, but only in God.....

Thank you Father, for your discipline and teaching.