A Daily Devotional with Pastor Doug Crouse February 26, 2018

He Knows Your Needs Scripture Reading – Philippians 4:19 (NLT) “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus."

 It truly is amazing to me as Paul closes out this letter of joy in Philippians that he expresses such an optimism - even while he is writing from a jail cell. To be quite honest, I have to ask myself, 'How is this possible?'

And the answer that comes back crystal clear is that Paul's sight line was not fixed on his present temporal earthly circumstances alone, but his vision was rooted in the eternal kingdom of God in and through his life. Today, right now, or in that season when we need it the most, may the Holy Spirit give us this same sense of sight!

As Paul looks to the Father, and His goodness in his own life, he is able to express this almost unbelievable joy and confidence in God, not only for his own life, but also in the lives of all who will look to Him for their own needs.

And Paul reminds each of us that the storehouse of God's provision is indeed endless and He has a rich and limitless provision for all who will look in believing faith to Him. For our needs have already been given to us in Christ Jesus, where God has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Him. Not holding back in any way, but promising to meet each and every need in our lives. We need to fix this truth in our hearts, minds and even our profession of faith and trust in our loving Lord. That He indeed will meet each and every one of our needs according to the abundance of His riches and His glory forever and forever.....AMEN! 

Prayer Father, You are the source of all things. I rejoice today that each and every need in the lives of Your children are covered. Open my eyes and give me a fresh vision of Your abundance.  Help me to live this truth and testify to its reality I pray in Jesus precious name. 

Memory Verse:  1 John 1:9 NLT “But if we ________ our sins to him he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.”