God carries our burdens every single day. He is the God of our salvation in this life as well as in eternity. He is our Deliverer, and He rescues us from daily trials and from eternal death (Psalm 68:19-20; Exodus 18:10). There is no God except for Him. He gives us everlasting life and walks with us through the shadow of death (Deuteronomy 32:39; Psalm 49:15).
If we ask for something we want but do not possess, and God does not provide it, God knows we do not really need it; otherwise, He will provide it. Christ in us enables our spirit, soul, and body to accomplish everything He ordained for us to do before we were ever born (Philippians 4:19, Ephesians 2:10). God always watches out for all those who seek His face.
If the bills are not paid, perhaps we are not spending our money as God desires. Wisdom advises us never to go into debt, but to pay as we go. That means that if we do not have the money for something that we want now, we should save and get it later. Of course, by then, we may not even want it any longer.
If we are in ill health, maybe we are not eating, exercising, and living as God ordained. If we are sad, possibly we are focusing on, and have certain expectations concerning worldly endeavors and relationships, which He has not designed for us. When we change our focus to Him alone, we find everlasting joy.
When we see and declare the loving provision of the Lord for us, He saves us from the fear of death and gives us eternal life in its place (Psalm 118:17-18). He preordained the days of our birth and our death, and He brings our body to the grave, but our soul and spirit into eternity (1 Samuel 2:6).
At our salvation, God is worthy of our trust. His perfect love triumphs over all our fears, even from the issues of death. He is our strength and our song, and He keeps us from being confused or ashamed (Isaiah 12:2, 45:17-22). He has mercy on us and our entire household (Hosea 1:7).
Father God, You deliver our soul and spirit from death, and You keep our feet from stumbling into sin as You shine Your light into our life (Psalm 56:13). You even attempt to rescue the rebellious sinner, but they are often too prideful to submit to Your loving embrace (Psalm 106:43; Habakkuk 3:13). They consider Your love as restrictive rather than as the true freedom it really is. You provide us with what You know will bring us fulfillment in Your timing and way.
Remind us that Hagar is an example of a woman who prayed in faith, and You answered her (Genesis 16:13). Even if we find our self alone in the world, You are always with us - removing our fears and restoring our confidence (Joshua 1:9). Ezekiel was a man who realized this truth and lived it (Ezekiel 48:35). Your presence within us is more special than anything this world offers because Your divinity is love personified.
Thought for the Day:
As we seek God’s Kingdom and righteousness, He adds to us everything we need to live a blessed and fulfilled life; He never abandons us nor lets us down, and He provides for all our needs according to His glorious riches.
- Mathew 6:33; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 13:5
