DAILY RELIANCE
Give us this day
our daily bread.
Matthew 6:11
Jesus often reminded His followers not to worry. He told them not to be anxious about tomorrow’s needs or potential problems (Matthew 6:25). Rather, Jesus stressed a daily reliance on the Father, who provides for His children day by day.
As the Israelites wandered in the desert, they had no way to get food. Miraculously, God provided manna that appeared on the ground each morning. Accordingly, God’s provision was exactly enough for one day at a time.
The daily manna was a tangible reminder of God’s love for them. If they attempted to store it for the days to come, they found that it had spoiled by the next day. It was impossible to stockpile God’s provision because God wanted them to develop a daily reliance upon Him, not in their pantry. Therefore, God’s grace was sufficient for each day.
What does daily reliance mean?
God wants us to trust Him with our needs on a daily basis. This trust does not make us poor planners, or careless with our futures, or unprepared to face what may come. Instead, a daily reliance upon God keeps our relationship with the Him in its proper perspective. God is aware of what tomorrow will bring and how we should prepare for it. He knows the problems we will face, and He has already made provisions for us to overcome them. He asks us to trust in Him daily. Our faith in Him today cannot substitute for our trust in Him tomorrow. If we walk with Him closely today, we will be in the center of His will tomorrow.
As you pray today…
Thank God for His provisions for you, for your family, for your church! Also take a few moments to re-examine your daily life, and ask yourself if you are truly relying on God to provide for you. Ask God to help you let go of your worries and stress, and ask Him to remind you to look towards Him for your daily needs. Amen!
Source:
“Experiencing God Day-By-Day; The Devotional and Journal”, by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby ©1997. Entry August 18.
Additional Reading:
A Little Faith
The Certainty of God’s Supply