“Give us this day our daily bread.”
Luke 11:3
Our God is Jehovah Jireh, God our
provider. He knows what we need before we ask, and he still provides for those
who never ask. But those who never ask miss out on the relationship they could
be enjoying with their creator.
God doesn’t want to only provide for
you right now. He wants you to rely on him for ALL your needs, day by day,
trusting that he’ll be there for you tomorrow, just as he was yesterday and
today.
When the Chosen People were leaving
Egypt, wandering on the desert, God caused manna to fall from heaven, day by
day. Kept overnight, it would rot and be filled with worms — except (miracle!)
on the Sabbath!
Each day, the God of provision sends
today’s heavenly sustenance for his people. This shouldn’t be a selfish prayer:
“Give ME today MY daily bread.” We ask for provision so that we can share. Most
of us already have received OUR daily bread, and a little extra - so pass it on.
Norton Lawellin
Mark your
calendar – October 7, 2012
Jesus in the
City Fellowship and Familia de Fe (Spanish language) will be worshiping
together, in the main sanctuary of the Oliver Ministry Building, 27th
Street & Bloomington Avenue, 10:30am. Pastor Michael Pilla teaching, Pastor
Walter Chuquimia translating. Pot luck follows in the gym – bring something to
share!
I’ll be on the
road for a couple of weeks, so John will lead worship until I return. Join JICF
at 10:30am Sunday as Pastor Michael continues our journey
through Luke.
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