HE'S ALL I NEED
Today's reading: Philippians 3-4
"I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little." Philippians 4:12 NLT
Philippians 4:12 is the seldom mentioned, often ignored Siamese-twin to the most popular 'I can do all things' verse scattered among the Christian population.
It's the impetus behind 4:13...
It's the truth behind 4:13...
It's the hope of 4:13...
You see, when Christ is all we have AND when we realize that Christ is the giver of all have AND we believe that Christ knows what we need AND when we need it--we can do all things with His help.
The secret to living a blessed life or a life depending on the answers to prayer like one depends upon the next breathe, is knowing Jesus is all we need.
That goes for the times when your plate is filled to spilling over AND when you scrape enough together to nibble on bread and water.
It's knowing He's all we need when we are surrounded by things, comfort and loved ones AND when we stand alone, sit alone, cry alone and walk alone on the darkest of nights!
Yes, we can do all things through Christ who gives us the strength we need, but it's imperative that we know He's all we need to start with!
