A Word of Encouragement

November 6, 2026

6 miles up over the Sahara - Feb 2013

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

After telling believers to put their trust in God - not in their works, (Philippians 3) Paul wrote, "Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters... stand firm in the Lord..." (Philippians 4:1) And He encouraged them saying, "My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (Vs.18)

"All your needs." This doesn't mean God will give you everything you 'want' or even everything you think you 'need." Because God, who knows EVERYTHING, loves you and has a perfect plan for you, (Jeremiah 29:11) He knows exactly what you really need. (Matthew 6:32) And He will supply what you need.

As bad as you are, you know how to give good things to your children. How much more, then, will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
	Matthew 7:11 (GNT)

Our greatest need was reconciliation - restoration with our Creator - and God has provided that through Jesus. (2 Corinthians 5:18) Another 'need' we have is faith and faith comes from hearing what God says. (Romans 10:17)

Faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen.
	Hebrews 11:1

Faith is knowing that God is looking out for our needs even when life seems to be a desert - a barren wasteland.

David, who had more than his share of desert experiences, wrote,

Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Exalt Him who rides through the deserts, whose name is the Lord, and be jubilant before Him.
	Psalm 68:4

Whatever you are going through today, God is right beside you - Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you." (Hebrews 13:5) He WILL supply everything You need.

Yahweh, HaRibbon - Lord, only sovereign - help me trust that, wherever You lead me, You will take care of ALL my needs.

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God who is our salvation.
	Psalm 68:19

Trust His love,