In the past, God provided my family and me with food, shelter, safety, and beauty for the eys to see. I know He will continue to provide.
Background: In addition to the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2, you find several passages in Scripture that portray God as Creator and Provider. Psalm 8 points to God’s hand in the creation and His care for humanity: “When I consider Your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon, and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” (vv. 3–4). Job 38–39, God names many of the creatures and other wonders He’s created and His provision for them. Psalm 104 describes God stretching “out the heavens like a tent” (v. 2), and the Psalmist declares, “All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time” (v. 27). The New Testament describes Jesus as the Creator (John 1:1–3; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:15–17).
If you find it hard to trust God to meet your needs, take a nature walk. Let the walk remind you of Jesus’ assuring words: “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’. . . Your heavenly Father knows that you need [all these things]” (Matthew 6:31–32).
Reflect:
How has God provided for you in the past? How can you continue to lean on His provision in the present?
My prayer for us:
Loving Father, You are a generous provider. Help us to trust You to meet our needs.
Our Daily bread Ministries (2021/08/24) God’s Provision, Poh Fang Chia, retrieved from www.odb.org 24/08/2021 God’s Provision.