Provided for

 

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1:26 ESV

            The Earth had been made already for man to inhabit and subdue. It had been fixed already in its place, and provided already with everything which was necessary for man. God brings man into existence with all things ready for him. All the intricate systems which make human life possible had been setup. God had made a place for man, and that a place of purpose. For man comes at the end as the capstone of all the creation. He is made to be its steward in service to its Creator. Everything which is required for man to fulfill this purpose is already provided.

            Now if God so ordered the first creation, how much more should we expect to find a full provision in the new creation? We are born again into a prepared place, and onto an ordained purpose. All that we need is provided by the Father, in the Son, through the Holy Spirit John 15:4-7, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:111-13, 2 Peter 1:2-4.  Beloved let us taste and see that this provision is good and sufficient.

            O, but let us guard our hearts that we fall not to that temptation which overcame our first parents. Let us not succumb to the beguiling appearance of forbidden fruit. The provision may not always be what we prefer, but God in His creation shows His goodness and wisdom can be trusted. So, then let us trust.

Prayer

            Our Father we praise you as the author and sustainer of life. You prepared for man all he needed, You provided a means of rescue from sin and death, into a new and better life. To this You have provided all which we require to live abundantly and free now and forever. O lord let us know the fullness and the goodness of this provision made in Christ and be well satisfied in it always. To Your glory alone we ask it in the name of Jesus’. Amen.

Songs

Psalm 23

My Shepherd will supply my needs

The Lord will provide by Matthew Smith

All must be well

How firm a foundation

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