All Your Needs

FAITH IN ACTION:
LIVING AS FAITHFUL PEOPLE
God's Covenant
The Lord Provides

Philippians 4:15-20 The Message

 ^15-17You Philippians well know, and you can be sure I'll never forget it, that when I first left Macedonia province, venturing out with the Message, not one church helped out in the give-and-take of this work except you. You were the only one. Even while I was in Thessalonica, you helped out—and not only once, but twice. Not that I'm looking for handouts, but I do want you to experience the blessing that issues from generosity.
 ^18-20And now I have it all—and keep getting more! The gifts you sent with Epaphroditus were more than enough, like a sweet-smelling sacrifice roasting on the altar, filling the air with fragrance, pleasing God no end. You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Our God and Father abounds in glory that just pours out into eternity. Yes.

For Reflection
Paul has given over his life to God.  At this stage he is dependent upon the gifts of others to support his ministry.  At first it was difficult, but later Paul is well, but meagerly, supported.  Here he praises the church at Macedonia for the faith they have placed in him to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.  As God has blessed him and has lead others to support and bless his ministry, Paul assures the followers that as God has met his needs through them, their needs will be met also.

Act as though the more you do in God's name the more indebted you be come to Him.  He give you much more than you could possibly give to Him.  Have faith. Trust in God.  He will meet your needs as well.

Pray
praising God for his bountiful goodness.  Thank Him for the blessings he has given to you.  Pray that others will develop the strength and courage to trust God to provide.