‘My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.’- Philippians 4:19

 ‘My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 4:19)


Some people take this promise to an extreme and assume that they can do anything they like without thought. It seems like that type of promise where you can depend on God to provide no matter what you do ...or do not do.

This is not a promise to allow you to do nothing and just be lazy and not take responsibility for your life. No this is a promise that God will provide what you need no matter what the circumstances, no matter how dire things may get. You still need to do your part, plan your life, work hard at what you do and of course keep the faith. This is a partnership that you have to play your part too.

Importance of Prayer

Prayer is a vitally important part of our Christian walk, but it's often greatly misunderstood. Prayer is how we talk with our Heavenly Father. It can never be used to manipulate God nor cause Him to do anything outside His perfect will. God is not our magic genie who has to grant our wishes!

Prayer should not be I want I want...
Give thanks for blessings, your family, your life
And for the joy and safety of others too.

My God will meet all your needs - Philippians 4:19



"My God will meet all your needs" (Philippians 4:19), and "with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26). He wants us to love Him and trust Him to provide!

Does that promise make you humble that someone would care for you so much ? Imagine someone will always be there for you, to take care of you and to watch over you.

Who would do that for you ?

This simple phrases are really inspiring and so full or promise. In my life, there are so  many instances of this. Sometimes I feel that I do take it for granted. It is so easy to do. So we should keep reminding ourselves that every thing is a gift from God and we should share the gifts that he has given.

...you will be saved. - Romans 10:9

"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your hear...that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." - Romans 10:9

The only way is through Jesus Christ. No other religion is as clear as this, that through no good works on your own you can be saved. Only through the acceptance of God' sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ on the cross that you can be saved.

Accept that knock on you door, that stirring in your heart. That is God calling you. Let him in today and your ticket to be saved will be issued.



 

Are you taking care of the house that God left you ?

I was tidying up my family home last weekend and a thought entered my mind. This house that I lived in for so many years, was left empty after my father passed away almost 5 years ago. I wondered if I was doing the best that I could with this house. What would my dad be thinking ?

Isn't this the same as what God has done after Jesus Christ sacrificed himself on the cross ? Didn't he leave something for us to take care of ? What would he think of the job we have done so far ? Have we kept his house well  and tendered to his garden ?

A sobering thought indeed.

Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless -- not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

Titus 1:7-9 (NIV)

"Follow Me!" (John 21:19)

Jesus still called: "Follow Me!" (John 21:19). Jesus had a plan for Peter that would not be hindered by Peter's failures.

As we grow to a better understanding of God's love, we will ultimately face how small our love is by comparison. But let's take comfort that God knew our weaknesses when He called us into His Kingdom. He has a wonderful plan and will always provide what we lack in order to accomplish all He desires. There is nothing hidden from God. He knows everyone He calls; so let's boldly follow, in spite of our weaknesses!


Imagine such a love that goes beyond all a person's weaknesses.
To be so generous that you are able to encompass all that make one whole
The good and the bad

Jeremiah 32:17 Nothing is too hard for you.

Jeremiah 32:17

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁷ “Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.

This is so true. With my schedule currently and a team member travelling to China for assisgnment, we were tightly staffed and I prayed hard, to be able to take off early on Friday to spend some time with my girlfriend who was coming to town. As it was the amount of work slowed down on Friday and with no great crisis happening, I managed to get out on time and got to the airport as she came out of the entrance. Beautiful timing by God's grace.

The afternoon went smoothly and checking into the hotel room, I checked back with work and cleared a few outstanding items within an hour. After that there were no great crisis calls and we have a peaceful weekend together.

Through the blessing of God.

Trusting in God...learning to let go

I used to worry about my girlfriend as she travelled around the world for her job. I used to get her itinery and track he flights on the numerous flight and airport websites. Then after a while she stopped sharing her itinery and I would get upset. Then I figured it was all in God's hands. I would be too far away to do anything and worrying would not do me any good. I started to learn to let go and leave it in God's hands. Trust in him to take care of her and bring her back home safely.

There are things in this life that we do not have any control of or we can do nothing about. We need to learn not to carry all on our shoulders and to let go. Give our trust to God that all things he gives for our good.