Time After Time - message by Steve Martin

Time After Time He Has Provided

 

Deuteronomy 7:9: “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, to a thousand generations.” Jeremiah 31:3b “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued my faithfulness to you.” (Bible)

 

By this time, you know I love worship music, be it in Hebrew or English. The song by Noah Paul Harrison of Bethel Music, entitled “Elohim” is one of those songs.

The lyrics include these words, “time after time we asked if You were able. And time after time You proved.”

 

When Laurie and I were confirmed in June 2025 to come to Jerusalem by a ministry, I wanted to get our plane tickets immediately. One, before they went up in price. Two, so there was not backing out. At $3,150, it was “all systems go!”

 

But how would I pay for the credit card charge you ask? So did I.

 

I prayed. I asked the Lord. “Lord!” (Sometimes a simple prayer is just as effective. He already knows what He is going to do on our behalf. We just have to ask Him.)

 

“The cash you saved from your accounting contractor jobs since March to pay your property taxes. Use that.” All $2,995 of it.

 

So, I deposited it into the bank and paid the the airline credit card charged tickets off.

 

But what about the taxes dues before we left in October?

 

“Sell your second car.” So, I did. (And then I believe I will pray for a small truck when I get back after three months service in Jerusalem. Or more.)

 

That brought our bank accounts down to almost nothing. I am not kidding. I took a screenshot photo on Aug. 20, 2025 (see photo) of them. I did that just so when I look back months or more later, I will remember what the Lord did. It will be another testimony of His guidance and faithfulness. As He does, time after time.

 

But then we were to need more funds for our three months in Israel, beyond relying on our social security monthly stipends.

 

So, what did the Lord do? He sent Chet, an 84-year-old former pastor, and special needs teacher, to come and stay in our home. He also gives us a monthly rent to cover the utilities and such.

 

And the Lord Jesus (Yeshua) gave us solid friendships built over the years, who now knew of our need and GENEROUSLY gave. The Lord told one to sell an ounce of gold and give to us. She did. We were then given a $3,000 check!

 

Several loyal and good ministries, who also love and support Israel, sent us large checks too. By September, we had received over $12,000! I have never had that kind of money (that I can remember) in our personal and the ministry of Love For His People accounts.

 

When I have often shared in my books (39 now and the 40th in the works) of walking by faith, I mean it. Over these 71 years I have walked with the Lord and can testify, even as Derek Prince did, so well known for having often said, “He is Faithful.”

 

Time after time. His love proves it. For me, and for you.