God Provides

God Provides “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 Have you ever thought how much we center our lives on keeping ourselves from hunger and thirst? Much of our days are planned about what we will eat, where we will eat and how we will prepare it. Much of the Israelites time in the wilderness was spent thinking about where they were going to get their next meal. God had promised Moses that He would provide for all the people, and even sent them manna from heaven to sustain them in their journey to their promised land. However, just because they could not see where their next meal was coming from, they became frustrated and discouraged and complained about their plight. So often Christians are like the Israelites, as when we do not have a plan in front of us to follow, we become discouraged and frustrated, as we do not have the faith and trust in God that He will provide all our needs. Learning to believe and trust in Jesus that He will provide for us is one of the most important things we all need to develop in our Christian lives. He tells us repeatedly throughout the Bible to trust in Him and He will provide all our needs. When we begin focusing on our own wants and desires, we take our minds and thoughts away from serving God and doing His commands. I would encourage each of you to get your thoughts and minds away from worrying about such trivial matters as where your next meal or paycheck is coming from, as God will provide all this, but keep your energy focused on worshiping God and doing His will. When you are able to do this, God will then begin to bless you and give you the real peace and joy in your life that He promises. John 6:33 “For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” My Daily Devotional Volume III April 2 Robert William Brock, Jr.