Casey Man Fails, But God Delivers

Jesus never fails in saving those who call upon Him, but sometimes people later turn their back on God. It happened with Judas, a disciple of Christ. Casey, a single mother of three, knows what it’s like to watch a spouse turn to God and then fall back into substance abuse. Yet the Lord has sustained her through the ministry of Amazing Facts. Even when those we love and trust fail us, God delivers.

Casey had known disappointment before. “My parents divorced when I was 15. We did not have good role models growing up; I have more bad memories than good,” she says. In turn, that led to a life of religious confusion. “I did not understand the concept of true faith,” Casey explains. “I learned to live off of my emotions rather than Bible principles. My life was a mess.”

A change took place when her husband went through a Bible training program. The couple had been separated for a year when he began attending the program in another city. It inspired Casey to begin taking Bible studies with friends and members in a local Sabbath-keeping church. “I learned so many new truths about the Bible,” she recalls.

Casey was also introduced to Amazing Facts and she says it really grounded her faith. “When I first started doing Bible studies, I watched Pastor Doug on satellite all the time,” she explains. Casey was so excited about what she was learning that she naturally began sharing these newfound truths with others. She now gives Bible studies and gets excited when she can open and present truth with people searching for answers.

Sadly, her husband relapsed and fell back into substance abuse which led to the break-up of their marriage. Such trauma would probably sour other people, but Casey says God has lightened her burden. She still feels compassion for her ex-husband. “I’m not mad at him and I’ve forgiven him.” She is grateful that God has kept her through this difficult time.

In the midst of this emotional storm, Casey has learned that God is faithful. She is a living testimony to the sustaining power that comes from the Lord, even when we are let down by others.

Reflect: Has someone close to you ever let you down? How did you cope? God wants you to depend upon Him as your ultimate source of love and strength.

Key Bible Texts

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 KJV)