When I was a young boy, my father passed away. I was only ten years old, but because I was the only boy in the family, it was my job to help provide for my mother and five sisters. To make matters worse, my father had been a great businessman, but my mother was not as business savvy. As a result, we lost the business my father had built and fell on hard times financially. It was a real struggle. But even then, during those hard times, God was faithful. Even when we had less than everyone around us at times, our needs were somehow always met.

Chances are, you’ve experienced hard times once or twice, yourself. Maybe they’re financial, or maybe they stem from something else. Regardless of what difficulties you’re experiencing, I encourage you to do as I have done and take God’s promises to heart. Philippians 4:19 is one of my favorites in the Bible. It says, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Jesus Christ." What a promise! And I have proved it to be true.

This week, consider who in your life needs to hear the promise laid out in Philippians 4:19. Who can you share this life-changing news with?         

This is Luis Palau.