It Just Takes One

Romans 5:17, “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.”

I have written a few times now about having our house up for sale, and how it is very trying and stressful at times. Like when we get a call that we are having three showings in one day—which means that for the bulk of a long, hot day we have to leave the house. But I am not complaining. When I am tempted to, I instead focus on those years we literally couldn’t move because financially it wasn’t an option. If you are struggling with a similar situation, take heart! God can change your financial situation. Though it may not happen overnight, it can happen.

But I digress.

Last weekend, I met a woman who had read of our “house for sale” woes and wanted to offer me a word of encouragement. She had also recently been through having her house on the market and knew what I was facing. She grabbed my hands in her own and looked at me earnestly. “I just wanted to tell you,” she said. “It just takes one. Just one person to come along and love your house and want to buy it. It just takes one. Hang onto that when you get overwhelmed. God will send that one.”

Though this woman meant this in reference to selling a house, I have thought about what she said to me, and how this Truth applies in many aspects of life. God will send that one. The one person who can best encourage you. The one person who will provide the answers you are seeking. The one nugget of Truth your soul is craving. The one bit of hope when everything seems desperate around you.

What is that “one” thing you are waiting for God to send you right now? Maybe it is that one test result you are waiting for. Maybe it is that one check you need desperately to show up in the mail so you can make it to payday. Maybe it is that one affirmation you need to hear, but rarely do. Do you believe that God will send that one? Do you walk in that belief, even when circumstances around you say otherwise? Do you focus on what is happening, or God’s promises?

God’s most wonderful promise came through the One who could be tempted yet sinless, lion yet lamb, human yet God. God’s plan for redemption came through his one and only Son. It just took one—one sacrifice, one resurrection, one hope for eternity. Humanity cried out for restoration and God responded by sending that One.

“It just takes one,” the woman told me. And that is true, even in this broken, fallen world. So many times that “one” seems far away, so insurmountable, that we despair of ever seeing it come to pass. Make today the day that you live believing in that one thing happening—whether it is a sold sign in your yard or healing in a relationship; turn to the Creator of all things with whatever is on your heart. Spend today reflecting on that one sacrifice He made on your behalf, because of His unfailing love for you. Trust Him to do what is best for you—whatever His answer may be—and live in expectation of the abundant life He has promised.