Mercedes....

I was once at a revival listening to the speaker talk about God's gifts. How He wants what is best for us...but the kicker was, He wants what He knows is best for us...not what we think is best. She said, "Don't expect God to drop a gold Mercedes into your driveway..."

Well, it's not gold, it didn't get dropped into the driveway and it wasn't from God...or was it? Technically, it was a gift from former Steelers Secondary coach Ray Horton to a cook in the cafeteria. The story is here. But isn't that the way God works? Doesn't He use others to give us good things?

The wonderful part of this story is the fact that the coach was a willing participant. God can put the idea into our heads but He can't (won't) make us follow through. If we don't do what's asked, it won't get done (or He'll find someone else). Sure, the coach can afford it (I guess), but it's still a great gift...and just think about the impression he has made on thousands of other people. I know the cook was thrilled, but I bet the coach felt even better.