We hear so much about the economy these days.  The world economic crisis is full swing.  Perhaps it has effected you personally. It is hard not to feel it's effects in every arena of the work force and business landscape.  In these uncertain times, it bears repeating and reminding all of us who name the Name of the LORD as our God that He indeed is our Provider.  His name is Jehovah Jireh God Shall Provide."  (Gen 22:14).  

First of all we must remember that God is our Source.
  But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth (Duet 8:18).

Secondly, we need to remember that God is our Supplier.

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:19)

Finally we need to remember that God is our Sustainer.

I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.  Ps 37:25


It is so easy to fall into the trap of trusting in ourselves.  Many of us have the mentality"That if is to be - It's up to me."  But a good work ethic only goes so far.  We can work and work, yet be without.  Hard work though it is good and a great character trait in and of itself does not guarantee that all your needs will be met. 

Another trap that is easy to fall into is the "looking to others" mentality.  We rely on family, friends, even the government to provide for us and to make sure we have enough.  Yes, though it is Biblical to take care of one another and to share our trust does not need to be in man and what he can do for us.  

Finally, another pitfall we might find ourselves in, is being so desperate that we might do something foolish to get rich quick.  Gambling, making foolish business decisions, selling off assets etc..these trying times might cause us to lose a little bit of focus.  I was watching a TV show where a Realtor is South Florida who was having a tough go of it because of the bad real estate market decided to sell a kidney for 10,000 on the black market.  He wound up getting an infection from the operation and as revenge wound up killing the doctor.  One bad decision led to another.  When we panic it only causes us to compound and exacerbate the situation.

This week the Lord turned my heart to Psalm 37...if you have time take time to read it but it left me with an encouraging word and I would like to share it with you now.  I hope it blesses you as well.

Psalm 37:7 Instructs us to "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him"  instead of worrying and trying to fix the situation, pray and rest in the Lord and allow Him to provide for you.  If He can take care of the birds of the air He can take care of you too.  That's His promise to you!  Just don't forget to seek Him first and His righteousness and all these other things will be added unto you.  Rest and relax for the LORD knows your situation and has it under control.