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NASB | Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 4:19 And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. |
Subject: How Big is God? |
Bible Note: Greetings All! The series of posts about lying got me to thinking about other situational ethics questions I have heard over the years. How about stealing to feed one's family? Of course, the assumption is always made that there is no possible way to feed one's family other than stealing. My God is so much bigger than that! Here is a great story that illustrates God's power to meet all (not just some) of our needs. ************* Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller's orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Muller was visiting in the home. Muller took her hand and said, "Come and see what our Father will do." In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Not only was there no food in the kitchen, but there was no money in the home's account. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee for what Thou art going to give us to eat." Immediately, they heard a knock at the door. When they opened it, there stood the local baker. "Mr. Muller," he said, "I couldn't sleep last night. Somehow I felt you had no bread for breakfast, so I got up at 2 o'clock and baked fresh bread. Here it is." Muller thanked him and gave praise to God. Soon, a second knock was heard. It was the milkman. His cart had broken down in front of the orphanage. He said he would like to give the children the milk so he could empty the cart and repair it. ****************** If only Muller had known that he should have stolen what he needed, rather than trusting in God to meet his needs! :-( Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |