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GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEED
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
Philippians 4:19-20
Psalm 23
“…my God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory…”
GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEED
The Psalmist declared: “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Ps 23:1). This is a line of divine comfort that has touched the hearts of believers through the ages. It speaks of how the Lord cares for us as a shepherd lovingly tends to his sheep. He ensures that every need is supplied, whether it is green grass, fresh water, protection from danger, comfort amid trouble, or assurance over the future. No matter what difficulty is before us, we have the presence of our loving shepherd with us.
That is the same assurance that Paul gave in Philippians 4:19 as he reflected on God’s gracious care for him through his many years of ministry. In all his times of affliction and plenty, he knew that it was the Lord who supplied his needs according to the riches in glory by Christ Jesus. He wanted the Philippians to have that same precious confidence that he had in the Lord. Although he was unable to reciprocate their friendship through a physical gift in kind, he assured them that God would certainly be able to provide for them. He wanted them to trust in the Lord, to know that no matter what difficulty they were facing, God is always the One who can supply every need.
Furthermore, God supplies our need according to His riches in glory in Christ! Can we measure the glory of God? How infinite and inexhaustible this supply is. It is a vast, immeasurable reservoir that can never be depleted. This is an assurance to us that God will always be able to supply our every need, no matter how great.
When we understand this, our natural response would be as Paul’s was, to fall upon our knees and give all praise and glory to God for ever and ever! This is especially when we realise how much God has done for us, even though we do not deserve anything at all. Do we acknowledge God and give thanks to Him as our Giver in all things, both physical and spiritual?
THOUGHT: Will the son of a rich, loving father ever suffer any lack?
PRAYER: Father, help me to live by faith daily, trusting in Thee to supply all my daily needs.