Three Square Meals

We have come to the 5th session of The Yoghurt Brigade last August 19th. We are in a current series entitled The Prayer where we are diving deep into the meaning of the Lord's Prayer. You may check this link, for the previous posts.

We discussed provision: 

Give us today our daily bread.

(NIV)

 Keep us alive with three square meals.

(MSG)

The Lord's prayer teaches us total dependency in God. It teaches us to ask for provision all the time - the prayer says daily. Provision doesn't just mean food or material things. It could mean all sorts. It could refer to healing, peace, favor, contentment, direction, wisdom, enlightenment, or love. 

We mentioned different stories from the Bible that showed God's faithful provision. We talked about the story when Jesus fed the five thousand, the provision of Manna for the Israelites in the book of Exodus, and the provision of ram when Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac. Most of all, the provision of God's only begotten Son to save us from our sins. Moreover, the provision of the Holy Spirit when He rose from the dead and left to be with the Father.

We all shared God's faithful provision in our lives - from the time we were born until the present. There were times when we would catch our breath and realize what an awesome God we have.  

I reflected on my life and saw how God's plan worked to my advantage. How He provided each person, each road in my journey for His will to happen. And I am overwhelmed by His faithfulness. 

"Do not worry ... 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."

Matthew 6: 31-32

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault and it will be given to you."

James 1:5