We all worry constantly about our survival – will we find work, will we make enough money, will we be able to provide for our family and so on…

Today we will study some scriptures that will assure us that God provides. As we study these scriptures let us remember two principles of God’s provisions

A) God has a plan to provide for everyone

Matthew 6:31-33
31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Psalm 136:25
And who gives food to every creature. His love endures forever

The above verses teach us that when we worry our basic needs, we show a lack of trust in God. God knows what we need to live. He will provide for our needs, not always our wants. These verse refer to the physical and normal needs of life. God will not leave us stranded. This is a general principle that we should trust.

B) God promises something special for the righteous.

Proverbs 10:3
The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked

Proverbs 13:25
The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry

Psalm 34:10
The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Psalm 37:25
I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.

The above verses emphasize two key principles:
1) The righteous and their families will always be satisfied and will not lack anything good.
2) The wicked will be craving and hungry

After reading the above verses, what should be expected of us?

Psalm 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

Knowing that God is our shepherd should cause us to be content.

Life application

Let us ask ourselves
- “Do I believe that God will provide?” and “Do I worry about this because that shows my trust in God’s provision?”
- “As I sign of my gratitude to God’s provision, do I strive to be righteous?”

Challenge

Based on the scriptures we studied today, make a decision to trust in God’s provision and strive to be righteous for his sake.