These days we have so many ways to pay for our purchases. We can use the traditional means of paying with cash. But we can also use credit cards, debit cards and virtual wallets when we buy in person. All of those payment processes are available to us online as well, but we can also use direct debit, online banking and services such as PayPal. Then there are also loans and leases that help us purchase bigger items like cars and houses. With all of these means to purchase, it would seem that we can have whatever we want if it wasn’t for one little obstacle.
Eventually we have to support these payments with our real life funding, either earnings or gifts. This funding requires us to somehow earn the money.
Therefore, we are required to determine what we need as opposed to what we want. Providing for our family’s needs is of fundamental importance. We cannot neglect to do so. Fortunately, God has given us a promise in this regard. Philippians 4:19 says, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
So God promises to supply our every need, but there are some important qualifications to notice here. First, He doesn’t promise to supply everything we want, just what we need. Secondly, He will never come up short, because He supplies out of His riches. Thirdly, God’s supply doesn’t eliminate our requirement to work. Jobs are part of His supply. Finally, this promise is given to those who are in Christ Jesus, who have trusted in Jesus for salvation. God’s supply comes through Jesus, so if we have no part with Him, we cannot expect to enjoy the supply through Him. Only by submitting ourselves to His Lordship can we expect to be supplied by His grace.
Reluctant Retiree 