THE LORD WILL PROVIDE

Philippians 4:19: And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Let me share with you a story told by Dennis J. De Haan about Pastor Roy S. Nicholson. There was a time when Pastor Roy S. Nicholson had no money to buy food. Determined to trust God for his needs and not tell anyone, he and his

wife presented their case to the Lord in prayer. The next morning he set the table for breakfast, confident that the Lord would provide something to eat. Just then a boy from their Sunday school came to the house with a sack of flour and some milk. Tears welled up in the pastor's eyes. No sooner had he left than “Granny” Turner appeared at the door carrying a large serving tray loaded with Virginia ham, eggs, grits and gravy, hot biscuits, butter, jelly, and coffee. Nicholson was filled with praise to God.

Our father, Abraham faced an even more serious test of faith. God had told him he would become the father of a great nation, but then God asked him to sacrifice his promised son Isaac on the altar. How could Abraham do such a thing? Many years of trusting God for his long-awaited son had taught him that his confidence in God would be fully rewarded. “God will provide for Himself the lamb,” he told Isaac. Am sure there are times in your life when it seems as if heavens are just about to fall. Remember that you did not create yourself; which means that there is someone greater than you, that is God. He has ALL powers and can do all things. He will strengthen you and you shall overcome. Therefore, brethren, let us daily grow in faith as we daily choose to believe what He says.

Prayer: Lord, I know I have not trusted you enough. Forgive me. When I face times of testing, may I follow Abraham's example and believe You will provide exactly what I need. In Jesus Name. Amen.