Psalm 105:40-42 (NRSVue) - They asked, and he brought quails and gave them food from heaven in abundance. He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river. For he remembered his holy promise and Abraham, his servant.
The Psalmist speaks of God’s provision.
But God’s provision went beyond food and water.
God gave land and descendants to Abraham.
Before he sent drought and famine, God provided Joseph.
When enslaved, God provided Moses.
When freed, God provided the people with the spoils of their masters.
God still provides today.
But it is important to remember that he satisfies our need, not our greed.
Christ reminded His followers of this when He taught them to pray.
Matthew 6:11 (NRSVue) - Give us today our daily bread.
Even during difficult times and negative headlines, God continues to provide.
In fact, we are a part of that provision.
The world God created is remarkable.
No two people, not even twins, are exactly alike.
And everyone has specific needs.
As we make our way through this world, let us follow the example Christ set.
Let us pray for God to provide for our need and not our greed.
And may we find it in ourselves to give as we have received.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
Look for me at https://faithfulfeetteam.blogspot.com/ on Friday, September 15, 2023.
I will be back here on Friday, September 22, 2023
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