God Provides (#49)

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Phil. 4:19

Today, day 49 of 50 days of sharing, I’m thankful that God provides!

I received a phone call this evening that a friend wanted my address to come by and visit briefly.  When he came he brought me something I needed.  I didn’t tell him that I needed it.  But he came bringing something that I needed.  I don’t know how but I know that God provides!

I listened to a powerful sermon today by Dr. Milton Brown.  He was a classmate at Oakwood University and is known worldwide for his development of new drugs.  He is a medical doctor and has a PHD in synthetic chemistry.  He pointed out that we are created for God’s purpose.  He told stories of how God took him through experiences he didn’t understand that enabled God to get greater glory and have taken him around the world in the overflow.  He has given over 80 invited lectures in countries like China, Brasil, and in Europe.  While many tell us to focus on being anything we want to Dr. Brown encouraged us to pursue God’s presence and allow him to define our purpose as we fellowship with Him.

If God has a purpose for our lives doesn’t it make sense that He will provide what is necessary for us to fulfill this purpose?  Matt. 6:31-33 invites us to seek first God and His kingdom.

“31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Tonight if you become  surrounded by thoughts of depression and clouds of uncertainty fill your mental skies please remember “God Provides!”  If your daughter seems to have lost her way you can be sure that your prayers have been heard and that God will supply all of your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.  Don’t worry, “God Provides!”  And if your purpose has not become crystal clear yet remember that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.  “God Provides!”

Maybe if we shared our stories of God’s provision with one another we wouldn’t be so afraid or concerned about our problems.  Seek first Him and His kingdom and watch God provide!