2 posts tagged “provision”

As I turned on the news late this morning the operative word was ANXIETY.  Two financial giants have declared bankrupcy, sending all their empoyees home to look for new jobs.  Even though the fundamentals of many companies are still strong, the panic sends traders to their computers clicking on "sell."

The presidential canidates are recognizing this as a dire financial crisis. Some characterize it as the worst crisis since the Great Depression of the 30's.  The truth is that no one really saw it coming and with all of the political rhetoric, no one really is in control.  Or at least it seems.  What should our response as believers be?

Jesus said,

"...which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest? "

"Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith?"

"And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you."  Luke 12:25-31 NKJV

The Apostle Paul wrote,

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy -- meditate on these things.
Philippians 4:6-8 NKJV

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