"Poured-Out Wine" ~ Colossians 1:24



Youth Museum at New River Park,
Beckley WV

 September 30th ~ He Leadeth Me, A daily devotional by Tom Milam  

I was absolutely crushed and broken several years ago when God called my wife, Betty, to glory.  I couldn't understand why she had to suffer and die the way she did, and it left me with nothing to say but, "what can I do now that you have poured me out like melted wax, broken bread and fresh crushed grapes."  I was left with two choices, lay down and wallow in self pity, or get up and go with God; and I decided to follow Jesus, not at her expense, but at the call of God and He never makes a mistake.

I had prayed many times, Lord help my unbelief, help me to know your will for my life, but I wouldn't let God squeeze me into submission; I would run and hide when I would feel the slightest pressure.  But finally He crushed me, He broke me ~ using me in a way I never dreamed possible.

Those gone on are not missing out as we think sometimes, but are cheering us on; saying, it is better to go with God.

"Broken"

God called me, filled me;

I'm sealed through my decease.

I was broken and remade,

I now rest in peace.

~Tom Milam~

Dr. Tom Milam
Missionary/Evangelist
B.A.T.A. Missionary Fellowship
Sophia WV