Does God really mean every need?

With the economic woes of the Unites States influencing markets across the world it has become apparent the economic problems we face are significant.  The U.S. Congress passes a giant rescue package to attempt to free credit markets and the stock market reacts by dropping more than 14% in a week.  Peoples investments have taken a hard hit and many people are developing a fear for what lies ahead.  The people who are supposed to know what to do do not seem to know what to do, so what should we do?  Difficult days remind us of what we should know but so often forget.  We are in control of nothing.  Instead of looking to the best economists, analysts, and government officials we should look to Christ.

Philippians 4:19 says, "... my God will meet every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (ESV)  Could God actually mean that he will meet all of our needs?   Do we not need to help ourselves out even just a little?  That is a real temptation for all of us.  When God seems to be too slow or too silent, our impatience says we should act so we do.  What our impatience ends up demonstrating is our belief that God might not have our best interest at heart so we need to make sure we take care of ourselves.  

Use these days of uncertainty to grow in your relationship with Jesus.  Do not waste this experience with fear, worry, or grumbling.  This is a great opportunity to grow in faith that God is who He says He is and cares deeply for you.