GREATEST PROVISION

What is the great thing God has provided for you?  And as you answer, I am going to say, "no, no, and no."

Some will talk about the physical--the family, the house, the money, etc.  But is that really the greatest provision you have received from God?

Some will get really spiritual and say, "salvation, heaven, being part of God's church?  But are those really the greatest things God has provided for you?

Think about Abraham's call in Genesis12, 15, etc.  Think about chapter 22.  Was it the ram--saving his promised covenant son--a test overcome?  No.

Think of anyone in the hall of fame of faith in Hebrews 11.

Think of the prophets, the Apostles, Paul.

What was the greatest provision of God for all of them, and for you if you are a believer in Christ?  It was GOD HIMSELF.  He gave you Himself.

Jehovah Jireh--"The LORD my provider."

The greatest provision was, is, and will continue to be--Himself.

He pursued a relationship with you--you didn't pursue Him.  He offered you a relationship, a friendship, a covenant, an offer to communicate with Him through Jesus.  And He also provided Himself to dwell within the believer in the Holy Spirit--God living inside of you.

So when you thank God for His provisions, certainly thank Him for His physical and emotional blessings.  For heaven, salvation, life eternal, church.

But never forget to thank Him for the greatest Provision--that of Himself.  Amazing that a Holy God, a Perfect God, a God who is love, an All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Everything God would want a relationship--a friendship--a covenant, with you or me!

God's greatest Provision is Himself.  Bask in that today.