“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”- Phil. 4:19
Words cannot explain how awesome it is to have the assurance afforded by this verse. Living in a world of problems this precious promise provides “peace that passeth all understanding”. Knowing it is a promise from “my God” it is sure, for He “cannot lie” ( Tit. 1:2). Knowing he says, “all your need” I am confident that there are no exceptions. Knowing he does so “according to“, not out of, “his riches in glory” assures us that there is never a shortage. His riches are never diminished due to us drawing on them. Knowing God does this “by Christ Jesus” reminds us where our focus should be.
However, we must not misunderstand. This doesn’t mean that God will give us whatever we want. He is too wise for that. Sometimes what we want is not what we need, and God knows the difference. Nor is this a promise that just anyone can claim. It was given to a generous church that had given sacrificially to support God’s work. We cannot claim this promise if we are lazy and unwilling to work, selfish and unwilling to give, poor stewards who mismanage what we receive, and foolish in that we waste what we have.
This promise was to a generous church, from the voice of experience, for every area of life, and from God who is able. If you are drifting in the darkness of some dire need I hope the light of this promise will direct you into the harbor of hope where you will find comfort in the “God of all comfort”. In light of all this we should be greatly encouraged to do as the Lord says in Matt. 6:33 “– seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”. Since His eye is on the sparrow you can rest assured that He won’t overlook His children. So with that thought I leave you with this reminder: – HDS
Why should I feel discouraged
Why should the shadows come
Why should my heart feel lonely
And long for heaven and home
When Jesus is my portion
A constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches over me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
