God Supplies Our Need

Proverbs 20:4 – The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

When we avoid the necessary, greater problems grow.

Because of a physical ailment, I was not able to cut my grass. One day I feebly tried to mow the lawn, however, it had been so long since the last time the mower had been used, it wouldn't start. Problems...a lack of maintenance to the mower. One thing led to another. Problems included the oil was filthy, the gas was stale, the spark plug was old, and the carburetor needed adjustment.

It is the same thing spiritually. Many problems in life come as a result of a lack of Spiritual Maintenance. Sometimes we allow our minds to be cluttered with the filth of this world. We become stale because we haven't had a fresh filling of God's spirit. The spark that used to ignite us is gone because it become fouled, is old and too much gap has developed. Our carburetors that adjust the air and fuel need adjustment.  A few of us have too much hot air, and the words that we share are inappropriate for the occasion.

Sometimes the only solution is to take it to a professional mechanic who knows how to handle the problems. The same is true with our spiritual life. After struggling with the problems of life on our own and our inability to resolve the issues, our Lord stands waiting to hear from us.

Psalm 86:7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.

Take responsibility...pray and ask for God's leading. Read His Word for appropriate instructions. Fellowship with others who have been there before and glean from their knowledge and wisdom.

Remember the source of your help (Philippians 4:19) But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

God's real blessing for supplying my need was that two dear friends in Christ came to the rescue by mowing and trimming the lawn for me. However, I still need to address the problems with the mower. God is so gracious.