God’s Resources and Power
When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 2 Kings 6:15-16 NIV
There are one-hundred billion stars like our sun in the Milky Way galaxy. Traveling at the speed of light it would take one-hundred thousand years to cross the galaxy. Our God made it all. He spoke and it came into existence from nothing. He has unlimited resources and infinite power. All of creation is His and He can do with it as He wants.
When we are thrust into situations where we need to rely on God’s resources, we often respond like Elisha’s servant. We can be fearful as we look at our own limited resources compared to the need of the hour. We tend to look at the visible rather than trusting our invisible, heavenly Father. Our Father’s resources are always sufficient to meet any need.
- The Lord possesses all that He created. What do the following passages say about God’s ownership of His creation? — Psalm 50:10-12; Psalm 24:1-2
- When facing challenging circumstances, we must be controlled by faith, not fear. What do the following passages about trusting God and His resources? –- Psalm 23:1-4; Matthew 6:25-34
Question to ponder: What makes it difficult for you to trust in God’s resources and power?
Passages for further reflection: Psalm 46:1-3; Romans 8:31
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