I am sure many of you have the devotional book, “Jesus Calling”. I highly recommend it if you are ever looking for a new devotional book. With 3 kids to get ready for school, I am up early and it is a great way to start with my attention on Christ before the busy morning begins. If you read the devotional on Monday, one of the scripture references listed was Philippians 4:19. When I saw it, my heart was warmed because it was a verse my mom claimed over my life when I was a little girl. She even decorated a bulletin board for my room with the verse on it. I cannot tell you how many times He has used this verse over the course of my life.
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:19 (ESV)
There are a couple of thoughts that entered my mind as I read this verse this morning. First of all, He is the supply, the source. Secondly, He knows our need, better than we do and many times He knows what we truly need when we don’t even have a clue. Exhibit A: Jesus Christ. He knew we needed a Savior before we even existed. And finally, how will He provide for our needs? According to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. That means He will provide for our needs in really cool ways that we cannot understand but can be in awe of because how else do you respond to God’s glory but in complete awe?
I am not sure where your needs are today. I think I know where mine are, but am more certain HE knows my needs better than I do. My prayer for all of us today is that we lean into Him as our source, and that we cry out to Him in need for His glory to shine through us.
kristiharrington
