Aligning Yourself with the Gods Blessings: Philippians 4:19
“19) And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
Many try to claim this verse without honoring the context of first being a giver to meet the needs of others. Paul is thanking the believers in Philippi for their faithful gift to meet his needs.
There is a principle in the Bible that says God abundantly meets the needs of generous givers to the needs of others, especially those giving to the spread of the gospel. Let me encourage you to study 2 Corinthians 8-9. These chapters contain God’s supply system.
I would couple that with Malachi 3:8-12. In these verses God asks us to test him with a faithful tithe. Those who put God first in their finances will experience two things.
First, God will open the windows of heaven and pour out His blessing until it overflows. His blessings come in many areas and many ways.
Second, God promises to rebuke the devourer that destroys your increase. That is so important. The devourer can work against you. People can become rich but be miserable! Life is not about money!
I also encourage you to study the teaching of Jesus on the subject of finances and giving. The most comprehensive text is found in Matthew 6:19-34. Wise is the person who invests this life in storing up treasures in heaven.
In Philippians 4:19, Paul was not talking randomly. He was observing that by becoming part of God’s supply chain the Philippians were positioning themselves under the blessings of God.
It should also be noted that Paul promised that God would meet their needs and not their greed! Needs have a very broad spectrum. It includes family, friends, food, clothing, shelter, peace, joy and health.
By contrast, greed has a very narrow perspective. It boils down to personal net worth. Judas got a lot of money but in the process he became a traitor. Beware of what you become in the pursuit of what you want.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global.
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“19) And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
Many try to claim this verse without honoring the context of first being a giver to meet the needs of others. Paul is thanking the believers in Philippi for their faithful gift to meet his needs.
There is a principle in the Bible that says God abundantly meets the needs of generous givers to the needs of others, especially those giving to the spread of the gospel. Let me encourage you to study 2 Corinthians 8-9. These chapters contain God’s supply system.
I would couple that with Malachi 3:8-12. In these verses God asks us to test him with a faithful tithe. Those who put God first in their finances will experience two things.
First, God will open the windows of heaven and pour out His blessing until it overflows. His blessings come in many areas and many ways.
Second, God promises to rebuke the devourer that destroys your increase. That is so important. The devourer can work against you. People can become rich but be miserable! Life is not about money!
I also encourage you to study the teaching of Jesus on the subject of finances and giving. The most comprehensive text is found in Matthew 6:19-34. Wise is the person who invests this life in storing up treasures in heaven.
In Philippians 4:19, Paul was not talking randomly. He was observing that by becoming part of God’s supply chain the Philippians were positioning themselves under the blessings of God.
It should also be noted that Paul promised that God would meet their needs and not their greed! Needs have a very broad spectrum. It includes family, friends, food, clothing, shelter, peace, joy and health.
By contrast, greed has a very narrow perspective. It boils down to personal net worth. Judas got a lot of money but in the process he became a traitor. Beware of what you become in the pursuit of what you want.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global.
Sent from my iPhone
