By Robert Kingston


     I have a wallet that I call my “magic wallet,” and keep it as a symbol of God's supply for me. It always has money in it—sometimes a lot, sometimes a little, but it's never empty. I haven't received a paycheck or salary in the past 30 years. I own no properties, no stocks, and no share in a business venture, and I have never received an inheritance. I am also not a thief or swindler. Who am I, and how can this be?
     I am a Christian volunteer. I have no special training or outstanding qualities or talents. I am just an ordinary man, going about my life and work in an ordinary way. I am not a flaming evangelist or great teacher or worker of miracles. I just go about my business of serving God, taking care of my family (a wonderful wife and two children), teaching God’s Word to a handful of believers, and helping children and the poor through various educational and social programs. Most of the world never has and never will hear about me or my life’s work.
     But I work for the greatest boss in the universe! I am paid in cash by the One who made and owns it all. I partake of the greatest truth. I abound in exceeding joy and have peace of mind, contentment of heart, and a sense of spiritual well-being. I witness miracles daily—miracles of supply, miracles of lives changed, miracles of love, and much more. In my home we can truly say that we are a happy family. We sing and dance and enjoy the simple joys in life. We own nothing, yet have everything we need and are not in debt.
     Sometimes I feel that Jesus spoils us, like when my daughter mentions she needs or would like something and—boom!—the next day it is supplied, often through seemingly impossible or supernatural means. We live in a nice, comfortable, rented apartment. I drive a nice car. We have plenty of nutritious food and take yearly vacations. We usually have not only our needs supplied, but even our wants. When one of our birthdays comes around and friends ask what we need, it’s often hard to answer. Truly, Jesus supplies all we need, even before we ask Him.
     In this life of faith, we have learned that as we go about taking care of His business—sharing His love with others and teaching them to do the same—He takes care of us. It’s a beautiful arrangement that leaves us with a beautiful feeling indeed!
     We all know that sooner or later material things pass away. Empires collapse. Economies and businesses fail. So do social benefit programs and pension plans. Who can you really trust? Only Jesus! It’s a wonderful feeling to know that even if everything else were gone, we would still have Jesus and His Words. And that is all we need!