Day 111 - Everything You Need

Daily Reading:  Psalm 31-33

Fear the Lord, you his saints,

for those who fear him lack nothing.

Footnote:

At first we may question David's statement, because we seem to lack many good things.  This is not a blanket promise that all Christians will have everything they want.  Instead, this is David's praise for God's goodness -- all those who call upon God in their need will be answered, sometimes in unexpected ways.

Remember, God knows what we need, and our deepest needs are spiritual.  Many Christians, even though they face unbearable poverty and hardship, still have enough spiritual nourishment to live for God.  David was saying that to have God is to have all you really need.  GOD IS ENOUGH.

If you feel you don't have everything you need, ask: 

1.  Is this really a need?  

2.  Is this really good for me?  

3.  Is this the best time for me to have what I desire?  

Even if you answer yes to all three questions, God may allow you to go without to help you grow more dependent on him.  He may want you to learn that you need HIM more than you need to achieve your immediate desires.

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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV