JULY 7, Philippians 4:19

While Elijah was in hiding by the brook of Cherith, many people in Israel were starving. Their suffering was caused by their sin of idolatry. But there were some godly prophets who were hidden and fed with food and water. God never fails to provide for the righteous!

Just as God provided for Elijah, God will always provide for those who trust in Him. Philippians 4:19 tells us that God will supply all our needs. There are many overseas students studying in Far Eastern Bible College, Singapore who can testify how God provided for them and their families at home. Many come from poor countries. When God called them into full- time Christian service, they had to give up their jobs, leave their homes and come to be trained in Singapore. Every one of them shared how God met their needs and provided lovingly. God sent generous people into their lives to give and support them financially and in many ways.They know that God is faithful and will always supply all their needs as long as they obey God.

Children, your parents may lose their jobs at times. Do not be anxious. Pray and wait for God’s provision. There was a man named George Muller. He built an orphanage for 5,000 orphans and never had to approach anyone for donations. That was because George Muller approached the richest person in the whole universe. Who is He? God. George Muller simply prayed and waited on God, and all his needs, and those of the 5,000 orphans were met without fail!

Look up Psalm 34:10 and write it down.The word, ‘want’, means ‘lack’ or ‘short of ’.

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Thought: The Lord provides in many ways.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for sending kind friends when I needed help and for Thy promise that I will always have enough. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.