It's a recession-proof plan. There has yet to be an economic downturn to affect it, no matter how severe.
"You visit the earth and cause it to overflow; You greatly enrich it; The stream of God is full of water; You prepare their grain, for thus You prepare the earth. You water its furrows abundantly, You settle its ridges, You soften it with showers, You bless its growth. You have crowned the year with Your bounty, And Your paths drip with fatness." (Psalm 65:9-11)
God's abundant provision is a constant in a fickle and changing world. He is immune to budget cuts and supply restrictions. His provision is aptly described with such words as "overflow", "full", "abundantly", "bounty", and "fatness".
Is there even the slightest possibility that the God of abundance would fail to provide for His people? The Psalmist says, "I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging bread." (Psalm 37:25). God's track record of provision is impeccable. Little wonder then that the Psalmist also refers to our Father as the one to whom "all men come" because "You ... hear prayer" (Psalm 65:2).
When the world's supply gives way people who rarely pray beg for help from the God of provision. But how much better to acknowledge Him and His provision always, in both prosperity and adversity. "How blessed is the one whom You choose and bring near to You To dwell in Your courts." (Psalm 65:4).
Rare is the individual or family not affected by today's economic downturn. Those closely tied to the world's provision are suffering from depression and anxiety, even among the family of God. But those with resolute trust in our Father remain steadfast, testifying that "The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD." (Job 1:21). Through thick or thin, we still praise Yahweh, our Father.
Times are tough. The job cut or job loss is draining your meager savings, and the mortgage and/or car payments loom larger than your ability to pay. Retirement income is reduced, and medical bills mount. Making ends meet seems like an elusive goal. And yet "I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging bread." (Psalm 37:25). Either there is a God who provides or there isn't. And if He exists and does provide, it is in the desperate hours when we are at the end of our trust in the world's provision that we are ready to accept that which He alone can provide.
In an age of anxiety and uncertainty it is comforting beyond words to trust in the One "Who stills ... the tumult of the peoples" (Psalm 65:7). Regardless of circumstances, may the peace that comes through trust refresh your soul this day.
Steve
"You visit the earth and cause it to overflow; You greatly enrich it; The stream of God is full of water; You prepare their grain, for thus You prepare the earth. You water its furrows abundantly, You settle its ridges, You soften it with showers, You bless its growth. You have crowned the year with Your bounty, And Your paths drip with fatness." (Psalm 65:9-11)
God's abundant provision is a constant in a fickle and changing world. He is immune to budget cuts and supply restrictions. His provision is aptly described with such words as "overflow", "full", "abundantly", "bounty", and "fatness".
Is there even the slightest possibility that the God of abundance would fail to provide for His people? The Psalmist says, "I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging bread." (Psalm 37:25). God's track record of provision is impeccable. Little wonder then that the Psalmist also refers to our Father as the one to whom "all men come" because "You ... hear prayer" (Psalm 65:2).
When the world's supply gives way people who rarely pray beg for help from the God of provision. But how much better to acknowledge Him and His provision always, in both prosperity and adversity. "How blessed is the one whom You choose and bring near to You To dwell in Your courts." (Psalm 65:4).
Rare is the individual or family not affected by today's economic downturn. Those closely tied to the world's provision are suffering from depression and anxiety, even among the family of God. But those with resolute trust in our Father remain steadfast, testifying that "The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD." (Job 1:21). Through thick or thin, we still praise Yahweh, our Father.
Times are tough. The job cut or job loss is draining your meager savings, and the mortgage and/or car payments loom larger than your ability to pay. Retirement income is reduced, and medical bills mount. Making ends meet seems like an elusive goal. And yet "I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging bread." (Psalm 37:25). Either there is a God who provides or there isn't. And if He exists and does provide, it is in the desperate hours when we are at the end of our trust in the world's provision that we are ready to accept that which He alone can provide.
In an age of anxiety and uncertainty it is comforting beyond words to trust in the One "Who stills ... the tumult of the peoples" (Psalm 65:7). Regardless of circumstances, may the peace that comes through trust refresh your soul this day.
Steve
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