Only God Can Satisfy Some of Your Needs
There are some needs only God can satisfy. It’s your duty to discern them, so that you’ll not demand people to meet such needs, lest you get disappointed.
Trust God for Provision
Just as the Apostles obeyed Jesus, went out to preach and came back rejoicing for the exploits God used them to wrought on the mission field, so you’ll return to God rejoicing each day for learning obedience through the things you have suffered (or suffering now).
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Until you’ve gone through a season of pain, scarcity and temporary abandonment by people, you’ll not truly understand what it means to declare, “The Lord is my shepherd.” Why? Because others will provide for you, and you’ll not have any reason to come before God for your needs. God is your source, not your job, parents, guardians or investments.
Jesus Is the Good Shepherd
Jesus likened His relationship with God’s people to a shepherd and sheep. That means, He being the shepherd, is responsible for guiding us through His voice, and providing for our needs, even if it involves dying for us (the sheep). And yes, He did it because He knew we needed salvation, even when we’ve not yet asked Him.
Jesus Is the Bread of Life
So many people live in suffering because they fail to consult God on which way to take and what to do. Life isn’t about try and error. It’s about purpose, and the Holy Spirit is the perfect person to help you navigate this life in the light of God. Come to Jesus. Learn of Him, and cleave to His Word. He’ll not fail you.
God Will Freely Give You All Things
Sometimes, we’re too conscious of what we don’t have instead of thanking God for what we have now. God will freely give you all things, not only because He has abundant resources but because He’s faithful and committed to you, whether people like you or not.
Ask, and It Will Be Given to You
In Matthew 7:7, Jesus teaches that you can place a prayer request to God for something. He says, “Ask, and it will be given to you…”. So the one who asks will receive what He asked God for. It may be slow or not immediate, but it will come.
Don’t Worry About Your Life
God is faithful. When He sees that you’re concerned with fulfilling the corporate vision of Christ by labouring in His kingdom in every area of your influence, He’ll help you and provide what you need for both your private life and for doing His work.
What You Have Is Enough
You may have complained about how large your vision as a purpose-driven believer is. But I want you to cast your mind back to what God used to make the woman: a simple rib. That means that what God has given you to do big things is enough. If only you would see the largeness of production hidden in the small resources in your hands, you’ll do much.
May the Lord Grant You Support from Zion
Asking God for help isn’t a sin. It doesn’t dishonour the Holy Spirit in us. In fact, it enhances and expands God’s work. Jesus, although He was fully God and fully man, did not do ministry alone. He chose twelve apostles to help Him. How much more we?
Till Your Land
You may not have a land as a child of God, but you have provisions. You have a phone, shoes, team members to work with, etc. Think of the things in your room and workplace. They are goods. Till them. In other words, pray for God to empower you and give you ideas on ways to use what He has provided you to yield maximum results.
Stay Faithful
Discomfort doesn’t mean God is telling you to move away. Discern what He’s doing in each season in your life, and don’t let circumstances determine your countenance.