PHILIPPIANS 4:19
10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. – Philippians 4:10-20
PHILIPPIANS 4 TRUST THE GOD WHO SUPPLIES & PROVIDES
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
When you serve the Lord your God, your needs are taken cared of
If you trust him fully, you will find that there’s nothing you lack
Even at your direst need, the Lord will make a way to supply it
He will provide for strength if you are going through adversities
You will be amazed at how you are able to endure all of it
He will surround you with all the support you need to thrive
Trust only your heavenly Father for he is the source of life.
Do you truly believe that God has you covered? Many of us may not be aware that we don’t truly operate in this concept that every need we have is supplied already by the Lord. We are so used to providing for our own needs and the needs of others and forget that we are just used by God to supply whatever each person needs. I remember when I was raising my son alone, there was a time that I had nothing to serve him for dinner. I was a single mother and just got a new job that time. My wage is not even enough to pay for my rent in the house I lived in. I prayed and trusted that God will provide. As I was just finishing my prayer, there was a knock on the door. Lo and behold, my landlady gave us a full dinner that stretched to our breakfast the next day. I wasn’t afraid that my son and I would go hungry because I trusted that God will take care of all our needs and he surely did. His provision may not be as obvious as I experienced, but sometimes it takes us a while to recognize the hand of God in situations that may be difficult.
In this letter, Paul models total dependence on God. Because of his faithfulness, he was provided with all that he needed. He was surrounded by generosity and hospitality which manifested God’s love and provision for a dedicated servant of God.
REFLECTION
- How is trusting God in all things a game changer in a person’s life?
