We are hearing a lot these days about the looming ‘fiscal cliff,’ which portends the possibility of another recession before the end of the calendar year… the potential negative economic impact of the elimination of past tax cuts… effectively triggering an increase in taxes. There is also concern about what this ‘fiscal cliff’ will do to our national unemployment figures.
All this to say, Psalm 37:25, “I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.” Has God ever failed you? No, and he won’t now. Joel 2:26, “You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the Lord your God, who has worked wonders for you.” We like to figure everything out ahead of time. Instead we should lean on God. Psalm 37:3-5, “Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and you shall be fed. Delight yourself also in the Lord; and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust also in him and he shall bring it to pass.” Just keep doing what God has told you to do. Don’t be anxious; God won’t fail you. Matthew 6:31-33, “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’… Your Heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” We have only begun to review the promises of God to his faithful people. There is so much more. So just relax… He is Jehovah Jireh, “The Lord will provide!” His name constitutes a promise of provision for all who belong to him.
Pray with me… Great and gracious God, we Your people have entrusted ourselves to You and we trust You… to protect us, too provide for us and to preserve us for Your purpose now and Your possession in the greater life. In the Name of Jesus we pray, amen.
Blessings,
Pastor Ken
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