Overflowing Grace: Devo 5

Week 1: Pursuing the Shepherd (Abundant Life Begins with Jesus)

Day 5: The Shepherd’s Provision

Scripture: 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."

Observation and Reflection:
The word “supply” in Greek (plēroō) means to fill to the brim or fully satisfy. Paul assures us that God’s provision is both abundant and specific to our needs. God doesn’t provide out of lack but from His glorious riches. Reflect on times when you doubted God’s provision but later saw His faithfulness. Consider the Israelites in the wilderness who received daily manna—God’s provision taught them to trust Him for their sustenance.

Think of a child who always finds a meal waiting for them at the table, even if they don’t understand where it comes from. Similarly, God provides for us in ways we often overlook.

George Müller, a 19th-century evangelist, ran orphanages in England, relying solely on prayer for financial needs. Time and again, God miraculously provided for hundreds of children.

Application and Action: List your current needs and surrender them to God in prayer. Reflect on this quote by Hudson Taylor: "God’s work, done in God’s way, will never lack God’s supply." Consider how you can trust Him more in areas of scarcity.

Prayer: Father, thank You for supplying all my needs from Your glorious riches. Help me to trust Your provision and rest in Your care. Teach me to depend on You daily and to live with a heart of gratitude. Amen. 

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Overflowing Grace - A 21-day prayer and fasting devotional guide to live in God's abundance

Week 1: Pursuing the Shepherd (Abundant Life Begins with Jesus)
Key Focus: Understanding Jesus as our source of life, our guide, and our provider.

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Week 2: Cultivating the Heart (Living in God’s Abundance)
Key Focus: Developing a heart that aligns with God’s abundance and character.

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Week 3: Advancing His Kingdom (Sharing the Abundant Life)
Key Focus: Living out and sharing the abundant life with others.

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