ALL? Or Just Some Things
It took me about a month to wrap my mind around the Covid-19 thing. Believe me, folks, emotionally, I was stopped dead in my tracks. Though I knew that God would meet all my needs and His Word on that was uppermost in my mind, I felt a bit helpless to act in faith in any area. I hope not, but perhaps you experienced a similar reaction.
Having now come out of the fog, I realize I am among the most blessed. Here in my tiny two-bedroom apartment, I have begun to appreciate more and more all God has given me. I have not lost a job, and I am not in the hospital. I have not been forced to miss my own graduation ceremony, postpone a wedding, or deliver a baby in a hospital room by myself. I have not passed away in a nursing home with no family present. Though nothing is yet normal, at least it is calm and faith-filled. Praise God, I have never once feared the virus, but I will say it did a number on me.
In this situation, thinking of my friends and loved ones, many circumstances come to mind. I would love to hear from you regarding your own thoughts or inconveniences during the past couple of months.
Perhaps, at the time this came upon us, some of you were in classes and programs to deal with grief, depression, codependency, addictions, or other overwhelming life struggles. Guess what? Those things didn’t stop just because of Covid-19. So, I pray you are finding help and not losing ground.
In Philippians 4:19, Paul states to the Christians, “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus.”
All means ALL. This is not the time to doubt that God will supply all your needs!
What are your needs? These were mine.
Physically – I was physically okay.
Emotionally – I felt emotionally isolated.
Spiritually –I found it difficult to pray and worship.
How would you fill in these blanks:
God, according to your Word, You will supply for ALL my need (nothing is left out), including ______________________, ______________________, and _____________________. Your Word is Truth. Therefore, I believe You will provide for, bring resources to, and distribute Your supply into ALL my needs according to Your riches in glory through Christ Jesus!
I praise you now for this abundant supply, and may I remember to thank you daily and lean upon You as my “Supplier” and my “More Than Enough” Heavenly Father.
I will leave you with this food for thought. Some years ago, a couple came to our church and taught us this simple little chorus. I will never forget what the words meant to me then and what they mean to me now. The words are worthy of some time and meditation.
“He didn’t bring us this far just to leave us.
He didn’t teach us to swim to let us drown.
He didn’t build His home in us to move away.
He didn’t lift us up to let us down.”
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