Philippians 4:19, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to the riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
How do you maintain peace and joy in all circumstances? David said in Psalm 23:1, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” That is the prescription for having contentment as we have God’s presence, provision, and protection with us always (Deut. 31:8). Paul’s formula for ensuing having the peace of God, he had taught in Philippians 4:8, about guarding our thoughts – your mind – meditating on all that is genuine and authentic – true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and good report. Much of our day comes down to our mind in what thoughts are flowing in and out of it. Is it filled with arguments, jealousy, envy, pride, anger, or joy and thanksgiving to our provider, Jehovah Jireh? Jehovah Rohe is God’s name for being our Good Shepherd. Our thought patterns need to be renewed in bringing every thought captive to the obedience of Christ and trusting in His promises, and following Paul’s example, as he taught in Philippians.
David Guzik has said in his commentary of Philippians 4:19, “The promise is to supply all your need; but it is all your need (not a promise to go beyond needs). In this, the promise is both broad and yet restricted . . . Since there is no lack in God’s riches in glory, we should anticipate that there would be no lack in God’s supply.”
Do you feel empty? Ask God to fill your emptiness. Picture yourself as an empty earthen jar like the woman who had great debt, in 2 Kings 4:1-7 had. Elisha told her to gather all of her empty containers used for oil and refill them from the one small oil container she only had left. The oil was probably olive oil, and was used for cooking, for lamps giving light, and for fuel. Miraculously, she filled all of the empty clay jars with oil until she filled every empty available jar with oil. Faith and obedience were needed and shown by this woman. Elisha then said to her, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.” 2 Kings 4:7. God provided for this woman’s needs, and He will provide for your needs as you stand firm in your faith, and obedience to the LORD.
How can you stop your imagination from lying to you as you reboot your mind with the Word of God? Remember, Jesus brings rest and peace, and the devil brings restlessness, striving, and pain. Your identity is not in your success or failure; it is in Christ.
Jehovah Immeka means the LORD is with you. Pray that name over your situation. God’s presence gives security, confidence and will provide insight into how the opposition is thinking. “You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 MSG.
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