I Can Do All Things

Through Him

Who Strengthens Me

I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it. Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. In any case, it was kind of you to share my distress.

Philippians 4:10-13

Do you feel guilty about receiving material blessings? With so many needs in the world, why should we expect intervention in anything that has to do with money? Just remember Job’s reply to his wife, “Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?”

Be grateful for your blessings. Rejoice in plenty and in want. God has an interest in teaching us contentment through both gains and losses. Thanking God in all circumstances recognizes His sovereignty and nurtures a response of faith.

The LORD gives, and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

Our Daily Bread – July 3, 2009