God the Provider!

For Saturday, March 5, 2022

Matthew 6:33 NLT, Jesus speaking: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”

Life needn’t be overly complicated. Jesus had just counseled his listeners to stop worrying about things over which they have no control. And with fewer worries, the life simplified becomes the better life, becomes a life filled with hope!

Jesus points out that God already knows your needs. Just as he cares for the lilies of the field, he will provide for you. We pray to have a relationship with God, but don’t think for a minute that he doesn’t already know what’s going on!

Believers should count themselves as adopted into the Holy Family; we are children of God, and surely our good Father will take care of us!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406

Daily Bread

September 17, 2012 Monday Message:

“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, 27^th 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.