I can remember years ago when we started this church, and sometimes the only way we got an offering was if we gave.  I mean times were slim.  One night I was invited out to eat with a group of ladies from the church.  We were all going to get separate tickets, and that was fine I certainly don’t mind that, but I was not sure if I had enough money to go, but, by faith I decided to go, even though the money I was using was supposed to get us through the rest of the week.

Well, I had checked out the prices pretty well, and I thought I can do this.  So, I ordered, and enjoyed my meal.  Then when the check came I had totally forgotten about a tip.  I was so embarrassed, but I was still keeping my cool.   I said a little prayer, and looked deep down in my purse.  About that time the waiter came, and picked up my check, but he left my money.  I said, “Sir, you forgot something.”  He answered back, “the lady at the end of the table got your check.”  I was shouting ‘Praise God” on the inside of me.  I walked down to the end of the table, hugged her neck, thanked her, and said, “Here, let me get the tip!”

Yes, I had stepped out by faith, and God had given me enough money for my dinner, and then when she paid, my prayer was answered with tip money!

You know that is what Jesus was stepping out by faith when he trusted God to deliver him up out of the grave on Easter Morning!  He was demonstrating to us just how to really step out on faith.  He was stepping out on faith trusting God his Father with his very life.

I think Easter is all about the great demonstration of living our lives by faith.  Even though sometimes we sweat it a little like I was that night, but just think aboutJesus, he sweat as if it were great drops of blood.

WWJD – He would step out by faith, and trust His Heavenly Father.  That is what we have got to learn to do.  – I am still continuing to learn – key words are “still/continuing”.  It is an everyday walk, a lifestyle.

I guess you could say that Jesus is giving us tips every day if we are willing to listen.

Well, anyway, that’s what I was just thinking!