HIS DAILY PROVISION
Sometimes, we go through life worrying about so many things, especially about meeting our daily needs. We worry about our children, our job, our ministry and our future. But God wants to remind us today that He is our provider in all things. We need to learn to trust in God at every stage and development of our lives. I am encouraged by this Bible story about how Jesus provided for Apostle Peter in a unique way: through finding money in a fish (Read Matthew 17:24-27)
Matthew 17:24-27 (New International Version)
After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, "Doesn't your teacher pay the temple tax[a]?" "Yes, he does," he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. "What do you think, Simon?" he asked. "From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own sons or from others?" "From others," Peter answered. "Then the sons are exempt," Jesus said to him. "But so that we may not offend them, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours."
I like to share three things about God's provision:
God knows our needs before we ask
The Bible says that God knows everything about the past, present and future. He knows when we were born. He knows our favourite foods. He knows our desires, dreams and ambitions. He knows what we lack.
Apostle Peter did not have the money to pay the temple tax. He did not have the two drachmas required to enter the temple and worship God. Peter then approached Jesus explaining about his financial needs. Even before Apostle Peter open his mouth, Jesus explained to him that they needed to pay the tax. Jesus had foreknowledge about the situation.
Whatever situation you are facing in your life, God knows them full well and He has the answer for every situation.
God provides supernaturally
Apostle Peter was a fisherman. Jesus told him to go fishing and find the coin inside the fish to pay the tax. Jesus wanted Apostle Peter to know that He can provide in a supernatural way. We need to look to God to provide for our needs. Sometimes, we don't have all the solutions because we are limited in our resources or abilities. But when we look to God, He can provide in ways that are beyond our imagination. For the last 21 years of being a Christian, I have seen God provide for me in so many ways in my study, career and ministry.
We may have limited resources but God has unlimited resources. He is able to provide for us in supernatural ways.
God wants us to cooperate with Him
Why didn't Jesus make money on the spot even though He had the power to do so? I believe God wants us to partner with Him for our daily provision. We need to do our part and God will do His part. We cannot sit at home and do nothing. Jesus wanted Apostle Peter to go fishing and find the coin inside the fish. When we cooperate with God in life, we will see His miraculous provision.
We need to be obedient to God for His leading and prompting so we can receive His provision for our lives.
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Thanks for your sharing..We will see God's promise become true!
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