God is the Source of Our Provision

We must never forget that God is the source of our provisions. God alone gives the power to get wealth.

Biblical Foundation

God told Moses to let the Israelites know what to do when they entered the land He was giving them.

Once they began gathering the harvest, they were to bring an offering to Him first. Before enjoying the bread, roasted grain, or fresh grain, they were to remember that everything came from God. They were to honor Him for it. This command was also a lasting reminder for every generation wherever they lived (Leviticus 23:9-10, 14).

Remembering God After Deliverance

Four hundred years before this, God delivered Jacob’s family from famine through Joseph, Jacob’s son. God had promised Abraham, Jacob’s grandfather, that he would become a mighty nation. Over time, Jacob’s descendants multiplied and became the nation of Israel.

At that point, they needed to recognize God as the true source of their provision. They were enslaved in Egypt and served Pharaoh in bondage for four hundred years. Then God intervened and sent Moses to lead them to freedom.

God Is Our Source of Provision

When God sent Moses to deliver Israel, He was preparing them to trust Him for provision. As enslaved people, they had depended on Pharaoh for everything. God gave them celebrations and offerings to remind them that He would provide for them.

These reminders helped them understand that God was their true source. Yet because of their unbelief, they had to wait another forty years (Numbers 14).

Again, Moses warned the people not to forget the Lord their God. He told them not to say in their hearts, “My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth” (Deuteronomy 8:11-18).

This reminder is more than a warning. It is also a key to gratitude and spiritual understanding in our lives.

Trust God for Daily Provision

God knows we are prone to forget Him when things are going well. We often overlook that He is the ultimate source of our provision. He also gives us the power to acquire wealth.

That is why it is important to remember and trust God. Today, take a moment to thank Him for His provision. Remember that God gives you the power to acquire wealth. Because of that, you should never worry about tomorrow.

Prayer for Trusting God as Provider

Before you move on, pause and remember how faithfully God has provided for you. Let gratitude rise in your heart, and use this prayer to renew your trust in Him as your source in every season.

Lord, remind me that You are the source of my provision. Thank You for providing for my family and me. Keep me humble and full of faith as I trust You. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.