This past weekend, I (Aaron) went to Babies 'r Us for the first time. It was quite the experience. I was amazed at how much stuff there was to purchase. Some of it is absolutely necessary (diapers) while other things were luxury items (I'll let you know for sure when I find out what things are luxury items). Teressa and I are committed to trying to get by with the fewest things possible. That strategy is aided by two things: 1: The size of our apartment, and 2: The size of our budget!
After leaving Babies 'r Us, I began to feel a little overwhelmed at the sheer amount of items that seemed necessary. How would we pay for all this stuff? Would I need to take a second job? Should I grow my hair long and sell it?...honest thoughts that came to mind. Thankfully, the truth of God's Word came to mind.
My biggest need...my need for God's love and mercy was met when God the Father sent Jesus to earth to live the perfect life I could not live. He died the death that I could not die. Because of this, I have life in Him. My greatest need was met when God forgave me of my sins and made a relationship possible through Christ. So, what do you think? If God the Father did not spare His only Son to take care of THAT need (Romans 8:32), do you think that He will take care of my (and my family's) physical and earthly needs? My guess is "yes!"
Are you tempted to worry and doubt God's provision for you? I know I am. And when I am, I just remind myself of God's provision for me in Christ...and then I say "thank you."
Great realization Aaron - I came across this and found it appropriate:
ReplyDeleteMatthew 6:31-32
"Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."
Actually, read all of Matthew 6:25-34
I hope this encourages you.
And I'm quite curious as to what you'd look like with long locks. Although if you go that route, your 2nd job would probably be in a band, and I just don't see that meshing with the higher education realm.
Good reminder in your post. I noticed this week that I was worrying about things that God was definitely in control of, and was reminded that He already took care of the most important thing in my life...my salvation.
ReplyDeleteI was also reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan, and he writes this about worry:
Worry implies that we don’t quite trust that God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what is happening in our lives.
It was convicting to me.
But also encouraging knowing that God is powerful enough to take care of everything in my life!
Love you, bro!