God Provides in Need

 Scripture:

“The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want it, take it; there is no sword here but that one.” David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.””  ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭21:9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

David was out on his own, running for his life from King Saul.  He has no weapons, so he asks Abimilech and Abimilech happens to have the sword of Goliath that David used to cut off his head.  I feel like this particular provision was to let David know God was with him and would take care of him.  It was also a reminder that God delivered David from Goliath and He would do it again if needed.

Application:

Just as God gave David a special reminder from his past, God gives us reminders to let us know that He will take care of us in the future.  God will remind us of things we have been through in the past to prepare us for what is ahead.  When we are in need, we can rest assured that God will always take care of His people.  We don’t have to fear or be dismayed.  God has blessed us and taken care of us in the past and He will do it again.

Prayer:

Father, thank you for reminding me of your faithfulness to Your people.  You have helped me through so many situations.  You have blessed our life and ministry so many times when we didn’t see how we would make it.  Now, I can look back and know that we are always safe in Your hands.  You are incredible and have taken care of me all these years.  I offer You the rest of my life.  Use it for Your glory.

Yours Always,

Jeff