My last post talked about the importance of God giving us knowledge and wisdom. Important as that is, I would like to balance that with the fact that our Heavenly Father also wants to be our provider! So let us look at God’s providence toward us.

We can know so much, but if God is not supplying our needs, we are deprived! We can be in need of material things such as food, clothing, or a home. It could be money, health and happiness; even friendship, or a partner soul mate…. the list goes on. God is so good and full of love towards each one of us. Also, God’s love is an ACTION LOVE! God does not just say He loves us, He demonstrates that love by providing! The idea that God is wanting to give us good things must surely spark our interest. The sin aspect is a given, that is, we all know we have fallen short of God’s standards. Yet each of us, nevertheless, want a life that is a satisfying, life with a capital L, one that is fulfilling and enjoyable! Jesus put it so simply and powerfully when He said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10. NIV
God wants to give us ABUNDANT LIFE! How can one not be moved by such an offer! When God sent His Son as an ambassador into this world, it was not to condemn us, but to save us! And not only to save us, but to provide us with good things.

When you look up the word ‘providence’ it is surprising to find some interesting definitions:- ‘the care and control of God or of a force that is not human in origin’ Cambridge Dictionary. Or again, ‘divine guidance or care’ Merriam-Webster. Then we have the thought of a shipping or maritime providore. A person or business that provides all the necessary provisions and equipment for ships that sail the oceans. We are all on a voyage with many needs to successfully complete our journey across the sea of life. On that voyage our Heavenly Father wants to be our loving provider!

WE ARE EACH SPECIAL AND OF IMMENSE VALUE IN GOD’S SIGHT