God provides for our needs and I am pretty sure that some of us have that mistaken with having more.
“23Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds, 24for riches do not last forever; and does a crown endure to all generations? 25When the grass is gone and the new growth appears and the vegetation of the mountains is gathered, 26the lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field. 27There will be enough goats’ milk for your food, for the food of you household and maintenance for your girls.” – Proverbs 27:23-27 (ESV)
When things are good, the flow of purchases and ownership of things is a grand thing. The wise King Solomon understood the value of what he had, and wanted to be sure and pass that knowledge and value on. Having the large herds of sheep and goats was great to boast about. You could sell a number of them to gather more “wants” and “possessions”, however Solomon knew that if things got tough, he could use the sheep’s wool to make clothing and the goat’s milk for sustenance.
How often are we looking at what we have and trying to figure out how to get more or “better” items? I will say that I like a nice shirt and expensive items to make a statement, but looking at my needs, do those really fit?
God provides for our needs and it is up to us to realize that he has provided. I think that sometimes we are looking to have more and question why God has not given us the more, when clearly he has provided for our needs.
When you look at what you have, are you looking to how you can use that for your needs? Are you content with the provision for your needs and are you grateful for that provision? What is your idea of “provide”?
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