Philippians 4:19 (ESV)
And my God will supply every need of yours according to
his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
The lush Hawaiian island of Kauai has supported dense
tropical forests for thousands of years. By all rights, the soil on this
volcanic island should have been depleted of phosphorous long ago. Yet the
forests continue to thrive.
A scientist named Oliver Chadwick began investigating
this strange phenomenon. By analyzing the chemical signature of the phosphorous
in Hawaii's soil, he found that the life-giving nutrient actually originated in
Asia. Dust, carried aloft by winds, had traveled almost 10,000 miles to
fertilize the beautiful vegetation which covers the islands today.
As I read this story it reminded me of an old saying:
"No man is an island." That simple proverb challenges us to admit
that each of us is nourished, supported, and sometimes carried by other men and
women. Many times, without our knowledge, we are carried by God.
The same God who oversees the 10,000 mile flight of
life-giving dust across the ocean arranges for your needs to be met as well. A
word of encouragement when you need it most...an unexpected check in the
mail...a circumstance that just works out, in spite of the odds....and on and
on, each a gift from a God who knows your needs better than you do and who
loves you more than you could even love yourself.
As in our verse today where twenty centuries ago, Paul
told the Philippians, "My God will meet all your needs according to his
glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
Dear Lord, thank You for supplying all our needs. Help us
to keep our trust in You knowing that You will take care of us. In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
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