APRIL 17, Philippians 4:19 

“Can you buy me that badminton racket? I really want to use the best brand for my competition.” You might have heard someone saying this to his father or your sister saying to your mum,” Mummy! Can I order that outfit online. It is this year’s trend. I want to wear it to my friend’s birthday party.” What is the common term found in both these requests ? It is the word “want”. Do they really need the things they asked for?

Food, water and shelter are our basic physical needs. Of course, our needs do change with time. For example, some adults nowadays may not be able to keep a job without a car , a computer or a mobile phone. These items that were once considered luxury items have become necessary items for some people. Nevertheless, whatever our needs are, God has promised to supply them.

Most children in Singapore are very blessed as they have never experienced poverty and hunger. Perhaps you were last hungry when mum was late in preparing a meal, or your family was not able to get to the fast- food restaurant on time. Are you aware of the millions of children in poor countries who face real hunger everyday?

Guess the number of people in the world who are hungry as you are reading this? The kind of hunger they are experiencing is not what you’ve experienced. Theirs is due to a serious lack of food and nutrition. What is your guess? The estimate is about 850,000,000 people. That is a lot of people! While we thank God we are not in this group of people, we want to remember that all the wonderful things we have are from God. Remember, God has promised to fulfill all your NEEDS, but NOT all your wants.

God knows we have spiritual needs as well and will supply them. He has promised us gifts of faith, peace, joy, love, mercy and grace. Look at how He has given us Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and the Bible that contains all His precious promises, and the Holy Spirit of truth.

Sometimes, a father may lose his job, but God will never leave the family hungry. He will provide somehow. Whenever we are tempted to doubt, God will provide a way for us to escape. How much will God provide? According to His riches in glory. The infinitely wealthy God will provide!

Thought: God will provide.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, glory be to Your name. You never fail to supply all my needs. I thank You for what I already have, and continue to trust You for all my future needs. In Jesus’ name, I thank You. Amen.