Psalm 34:9–10

Fear the LORD, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.

Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will

lack no good thing.

As a teenager I chose a profession that is famous for paying well. I was a Christian and

I wanted to serve God but was keen to ensure that I had a good income. When God

called me at the age of 19 to become a minister I felt nervous about my financial

future. This wasn’t helped by the fact that I went to visit my bank manager who

gently but clearly informed me that he considered that I was making an unwise

financial move. It was at that time that I first met these verses. God was clearly telling

me that I wouldn’t miss out, and I haven’t. Undoubtedly, I would have made more

money if I had continued with my original career plan. But God has been absolutely

faithful and I have missed out on no good thing.

It’s hard to imagine a lion growing weak and hungry. They are famous for their

predatory skills. But from time to time even they may struggle to feed properly. But

that is never the case for those who fear the Lord. Those who live their lives for God

will never miss out. Isaiah wrote in a similar way when he declared: “He gives power

to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired,

and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the LORD will find new

strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary.

They will walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:29–31).

In short, God is no one’s debtor. He is generous; if you commit your life to him you

will never miss out.

Question

In what ways have you experienced God’s generosity?

Prayer

Lord God, I thank you for all the ways in which you have blessed my life. Forgive me

for those times when I have doubted your generosity. Amen