While most Christians would agree that we serve a mighty God sometimes we forget that while we have faith that our eternal destiny is secure, we doubt His ability to supply our present needs. But if we believe that one day God will resurrect us from the dead, give us a glorified body, and shower us with the awesome blessings that await us in heaven, why do we have such a hard time trusting Him to always be there to provide for our daily needs?
Max Lucado helps us see how our perspective needs to be adjusted from not just the awesomeness of His power but to His ability to provide for our daily bread. Why not take a moment to slowly read Max’s words: “If your God is mighty enough to ignite the sun, could it be that He is mighty enough to light your path?”1 Scripture tells us: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Psalm 19:1). What could be more mighty than to speak the word and cause the universe to come into existence. But the Bible also tells us: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105). The simple, yet amazingly powerful, Word of God often is all we need to live a life of peace, joy and rich meaning, by just reading and believing its precious verses.
So many times we look at God’s mighty deeds such as His keeping our massive planet in orbit around our sun or His allowing the mighty flow of water from Niagara Falls in upstate New York, and yet forget that He often speaks to us in His still small voice, letting us know He loves us, has a wonderful plan for our lives, and that He will never leave us or forsake us.
My friends, I pray that we not only glory in God’s awesome displays of power, but in His daily provisions, that He showers us with, as we pray to Him and as we serve Him. Just as we don’t think it strange for an earthly father to provide so much for their children in the form of material goods, guidance, and love, why shouldn’t we expect much more of these same provisions from our Heavenly Father.
Trust Jesus – He is always there for you – now and for eternity!
1 Max Lucado Quote: If your God is mighty enough to ignite the sun, could it be that He is mighty enough to light your path? (minimalistquotes.com)