For several weeks now I keep getting confirmation on a thought or topic that God puts in my heart, through *David Wilkerson’s e.devotions. I will have this thought going on and then my inbox will have in bold letters CONTENTMENT – “Yes, Lord, I get it and will write it down!” This is one of those…enjoy!
There is a chorus we sing, He’s more than enough, He’s more than enough, He is El Shaddai the God of Plenty. That principle resounds throughout scripture. If it’s important enough for God to repeat, it means He wants us to get it.
Exodus 16 The Israelites had just been delivered from 430 years of slavery in Egypt. They walked through one of the greatest phenomenon of all time – the Red Sea. They were FREE! It took them all of three days to find something to grumble about. We read this text as we sit in our comfortable chair, sipping a fresh-brewed mug of coffee, in front of a high-tech computer, thinking, those ungrateful children of Israel. Don’t they realize God has answered their 430-year old prayer and delivered them? Hmm…ten minutes ago we stood in our kitchen complaining over the slow brew of our coffeemaker!
Are we content with the daily portion, which God so faithfully provides for us? Or, are we grumblers? What are some of our daily portions?
- His love and compassion are new every morning! Lamentations 3:22-23. He gives us the exact portion we will need for our day.
- Jesus Christ became our portion. He was the fulfillment of prophecy spoken by Simeon, Luke 2:25-32. Jesus Christ provides everything we need.
- God continues to give us our daily bread, when we ask for it in prayer. Matthew 6:9-13
How does it all tie together? Whenever we see “bread” mentioned in scripture, it means the “fullness of God”. In the Old Testament, God showed His fullness in providing the Israelites their daily food – manna & quail. In the New Testament, God shows His fullness by providing His beloved Son, Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. John 6:48-51.
What do we need today? Each one of us needs something different. One may need understanding. One may need financial resources. One, physical healing. One, encouragement. God is more than enough and will provide exactly what we need, when we need it, when we go to Him in faith and ask in Jesus’ Name. He will turn your rock into bread, the fullness of Himself.
Are we content with today’s portion?
Great weekend word. Thank you for the reminder!
Thank you for posting this Susi! This is something to chew on the weekend. When we get so busy w/ stuff, we need to be still and Full of Thanksgiving in our hearts and our Praises to Our Savior. He is More Than Enough!
Good word and good Word!
I started praying for God to give me my daily bread…emph on daily. I spent far too long asking for years of bread, and recently learned He asked us to ask for it daily.
Heather, thanks for driving by (I heard that somewhere!!!) and you know what? He wants us to depend on Him daily – He is not into time-release doses, He wants to administer His supply, upon our daily, minute-by-minute requests!! So glad you visited and left a comment.
Contentment. Peace and Gratefulness. As much as I would like to believe that I am not one of those Ungrateful Children that whined and complained and rebelled in the wilderness. In the mirror my reflection reveals, What I do not wish to always see. If we look closely we can see that each of us is on a journey with God leading us night and day, continually providing and protecting as He leads us even now to the Promised Land which He went away to prepare for us. I used to think how could anyone forget what the Lord did for them in the wilderness. I was sure that if I had been there, I would have not treated God that way. However, the evidence of my life proves, that I have not handled my journey any better than they. God forgive my ungratefulness and discontentment. For your Love and Your Grace I am undeserving. But, Oh how Grateful I am that you forgive, and that you Heal and that you still Provide, My Daily Bread. My Contentment is in HIM. I need nothing more. Susan ,Thanks for the reminder, of where I came from and who I am and where I am going. And of course Who is going to get me there.
LOVE IT!!!! I needed to hear this word today. I’ve not been asking for my daily bread. I’ve been asking for a life-time’s worth and (I’m very ashamed of this) also for more than I deserve! I hadn’t noticed until I read your message. Thanks girlie, I needed it!
So spot on for me today! Thank you so much!!!
Contentment. One of the most difficult concepts to live daily. But TRUE to the uttermost. Contentment is Faith at peace. Sus….your blogs are food for the soul, the mind and the Spirit. Thanks. Am forwarding this on.
Kit
Thank you my friend. I never know where Holy Spirit is going when He gives me a topic!