Denise Whitfield
Director of Christian Education
Logistics
I am somewhat fascinated by language and vocabulary and its evolution in use with the passing of time or in response to current culture. The word “logistics” is a word that in the past was most often applied to the aspect of military science dealing with the procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military material, facilities, and personnel. While logistics is as important as ever in the military, in more recent years, thanks to UPS, FEDEX, and AMAZON, we all have been made aware of the, once behind the scenes, process of planning and executing the efficient transportation and storage of goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Now during this COVID-19 pandemic, logistics is part of everyday terminology. The term is enjoying more common use ever since the common use item of toilet paper became scarce, and we have been watching daily media reports related to concerns about supply chains and everyone having what they need, where they need it, when they need it.
A logistics system provides excellent customer service by fulfilling the six “rights”: ensuring that the right goods, in the right quantities, in the right condition, are delivered to the right place, at the right time, for the right cost.
I think as believers, we don’t need to be concerned about logistics. The Lord is our logistical expert. In every situation that we face, He is more than able to provide exactly what we need. His provision comes in perfecting amounts (not to be confused with the amount we think is perfect). His sufficiency is delivered with great care to each individual heart. He moves in the time He deems best, tarrying only if the result is greater glory. And He has made full payment for all that is made available to us.
Like most logistical activities, much of what is being done by God on our behalf is happening behind the scenes—deep in the heart of us. And like commercial logistics, it is all about confidence in the provider’s ability to make good on what is promised. We can be absolutely sure that our God will be faithful to provide the right goods, in the right quantities, in the right condition, delivered to the right place, at the right time, for the right cost. But not only will He deliver to us all that we need for successful living here, but just as surely, we will be delivered safely to our heavenly destination. I’d call that logistical perfection!
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms
because we are united with Christ.”
Ephesians 1:3
“Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.”
2 Timothy 4:18