Jehovah Jireh

Reading for Today: Proverb Chapter 30

Gold Nugget
Verse 8: "Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches-- Feed me with the food allotted to me; 9 Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the Lord?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God." 

Commentary
You may have heard God referred to as Jehovah Jireh - which is translated "The Lord Who Provides". Today's "gold nugget" shines the light on three positions in life: (1.) the person who lacks what he needs to survive, (2) the person who lives in abundance, and (3) the person who has his needs met without excess. We will quickly look at these three situations and how they can affect your spiritual condition.

First, the person who lacks what he needs. The scripture from today's proverb describes how people who lack can bring shame to His name. "lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God." Those who lack what they need may find themselves in a state of despair, leading to potentially drastic measures. The point in this verse raises the likely hood for being tempted to steal, bringing shame to the name of the person you serve.

Secondly, the Person who lives in excess. Jesus said "It's easier for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God". (Matthew 19:24) I believe today's "gold nugget" sheds light on this truth. People who live in abundance often can't relate to being in need - this may include being in need of a savior. They are so self-sufficient that they can't make the connection with needing anyone aside from themselves. "Lest I be full and deny You". 

Lastly, the Person who has their needs meet without excess. This person lives by what the Lord promises us in His Word. God will supply all our need according to His riches and glory. He knows what we have need of before we ask. Jesus said, "Take no thought of what you will eat or what you will wear". He takes care of the birds, He will take care of you. This person is content with whatever God provides him, knowing that God will not leave him starving and naked.


Prayer (For today, should the prayer be any other than the gold nugget itself?)
Lord, remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches- Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the Lord?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. Amen


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