Streams will flow
A while ago, our youngest daughter Kaiah went to the doctor to see why she was having some strange symptoms. Often, when she got up quickly, everything went black, she saw white dots and felt like she would pass out.
My husband Kenya and I couldn’t figure out the cause of Kaiah’s wooziness. She was drinking water and eating, and she seemed otherwise healthy. When the doctor gave her a thorough checkup, they discovered that Kaiah had low blood pressure, and our teen wasn’t eating enough salt. That seemed a bit strange because it’s more common for doctors to say, eat less salt to reduce blood pressure. But Kaiah had the opposite problem, and she wasn’t thrilled about it, because she doesn’t really like salt.
Kaiah learned that the essential minerals in salt act as important electrolytes in the body, and when those electrolytes get out of balance, our bodies feel the unpleasant side effects. After the doctor helped her realize that salt has benefits her body needs, Kaiah obediently added more sodium to her diet, and those unpleasant symptoms went away.
Not having enough of something can really throw us off. Whether we are mineral deficient, or we are lacking in some other area, having an unmet need can disrupt the balance of our lives. Thankfully, God is a provider.
In Philippians 4:14-19, the apostle Paul reminds us of this truth in his letter to the Philippian church as he thanks them for sowing into his ministry. This servant of Christ, who is in prison at the time, tells the Christian community at Philippi that there was a time when no one financially supported his mission to spread the gospel besides them. Yet, God used their generosity to sufficiently bless Paul.
After the apostle received the saints’ gifts from the hands of Epaphroditus who was a fellow Christian missionary and a delegate of the Philippian church, Paul tells them, “I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied.”
“God will abundantly provide for you. Believe it. Expect it. He takes care of those who faithfully serve Him! ”
It didn’t matter if Paul had only one stream of income or multiple streams, it was God who caused resources to flow to him, and that same God will do it for you too. I don’t know what you need to flow to you, but the Lord will see to it that you receive it. He is able to cause healing, deliverance, wisdom, favor, and miracles to flow in your direction. There is nothing too hard for him, and He loves pouring out His goodness on those who are faithfully committed to serving Him.
After Paul shares how God met his needs, he encourages the Philippian church in verse 19, saying, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Just as Paul wanted the church to expect their needs to be met, God wants you to expect the same. He’s a good Father, and according to James 1:17, every good and perfect gift comes from Him. Why shouldn’t you expect good things?
If God could give Paul ample supply and more than enough, look for your increase. Expect to be on the receiving end of blessings. This word is God’s way of assuring you that He knows every need you have, and He will provide.
What do you need? Ask God in faith. Believe He will help you, and you will see how our ever so generous God will step in and show you favor. You, like Paul, will say, I am amply supplied and have more than enough.
To remind you of this truth, I’m stirring Psalm 23:1 ESV into your cup of inspiration, which says, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
As you drink down the contents of your cup, even if you’re going through a season of lack right now, rest in knowing that God will cause streams to flow to you. His word to you is, “Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert” (Isaiah 43:19 BSB).
Now, let’s pray.
God, thank You for supplying my needs and causing streams of blessings to flow in my direction. When I am tempted to worry about what I lack, please remind me that You are my sufficiency, and You are always faithful to provide. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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As always, thanks for reading and until next time... may today's cup of inspiration uplift, encourage, and empower you!
