Thursday, November 11, 2010

God is My Mechanic


My washing machine is on the verge of breaking down for the last 2 weeks. The water has been trickling in by the millimeter and it took more than 3 hours to just wash a load of clothes. Since it's not worth repairing a 10-year old machine, Gavin and I are thinking of changing to a new one. Thus, I was casually asking the Lord that it will last for another month or so, till I receive my bonus in December! Last night when I reached home, Gavin shared that God has given him CLEAR directions to resolve the problem earlier in the afternoon. Gavin is not very good at repairing works. He is worried that if he tries to dismantle up the machine, he may not be able to put it back. Since we are planning to buy a new one anyway, he thought might as well just give it a try. The most is having to buy one this weekend! However, God directed his eyes not to the machine, but to the root of the problem – the filter in the tap head which is choked with rust. From our perspectives, it just seems that the machine is simply old and giving way. But God knows what's going on. He is not only a carpenter but a mechanic too. He not only heals people but machines also. God is concerned about our problem with our washing machine -- what more about our lives? Just like Soo Sing's sharing/prayer last night about how God provides her doctor with a CLEAR diagnosis of her recent pregnancy bleeding issue. This morning when we washed our clothes, we can hear the strong gushing sound of water into the washing machine. I mean I detest washing, thus never appreciative of such background noise. But today, I am simply grateful to hear that sound again.