Posted on 01/15/2019 3:55:07 AM PST by metmom
“He answered and said, ‘It is written, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God”’” (Matthew 4:4).
Christians are never justified in trusting solely in themselves to meet their basic needs. No matter how worried we might become, if we turn to God in faith and obedience, He will meet all our essential needs in His own way, according to His sovereign schedule. Implicit in this understanding is that God will meet every need, both physical and spiritual, as Paul promises us, “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19; cf. Matt. 6:8, 33).
It is always best to follow Jesus’ example, obeying God and trusting wholeheartedly in His gracious provision, than to impulsively and selfishly attempt to meet our own needs in ways that could disobey or compromise God’s Word.
To trust first of all in ourselves to meet our needs—circumventing or modifying God’s will in the process—not only demonstrates a lack of faith but rests on the false assumption that our earthly well-being is our most crucial need. Jesus contradicts such thinking, which is so natural to fallen humanity, both to unbelievers as well as believers who slip into carnal mind-sets. Therefore our Lord quoted Deuteronomy 8:3, “‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’” The all-sufficient and sustaining power of God is the only true source that meets our every need.
Ask Yourself
Where does your dependence lie? Are you trusting in your paycheck? Your insurance policies? Your physical strength and smarts? Or have you finally realized that everything hinges on God, His Word, and His sovereign plan for your life? Find your sense of security in Him alone.
Studying God’s Word ping
It is so true ! If you are seeking Gods grace and are humbled enough to place yourself in our loving Gods hands he will bless you with more than you need as he knows the path you are on . If pride and arrogance direct your choices the world will crush you eventually . I post this as a sinner seeking Gods grace daily and I am at a loss for words at the blessings in ALL aspects of my life (which I messed up pretty well by myself) God has bestowed on me . Every detail of what we do or see is known by our omnipresent God , absolutely amazing . Glory to God and his son and the helper ! Thank’s metmom for posting Gods word.
Amen!
I’m reminded of the parable of the “Rich Fool” in Luke 12:16-21.
The lost world has no idea that the Sovereign Lord controls every breath we take.
Is this ‘pingi g the posse’?... Thanks for the ping. I wonder if certain freepers would read it?
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