READ: Psalm 34:10 NLT
'Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will lack no good thing.'
Have you ever thought that in following God you will miss out on lots of good things? I certainly did. When I heard the call to ministry I was 19 and I struggled with the idea of answering the call, because it seemed to me that I would be sure to miss out on so much. I was clearly going to miss out on the money which my chosen profession would have brought me. And then this particular verse came to my attention. It was God’s promise to me that I wouldn’t miss out. And I haven’t. And you won’t. God is better able to provide for us than anyone and when we are obedient to him then he will generously provide us with everything we need.This same principle applies to all aspects of following God. When you give to God you will never miss out. When you give him your time, your talents, your possessions or your future you will never lose out. As Paul wrote in Romans, “And who could ever give him so much that he would have to pay it back? For everything comes from him; everything exists by his power and is intended for his glory.” (Romans 11:35,36)
I will never forget going to see my bank manager whilst I was struggling with the idea of my call to ministry. He solemnly advised me that pursuing ministry would have grave implications for my future income. He was a kind man, and I listened thoughtfully to his advice. How glad I am that I didn’t take it! Of course he was absolutely right about my income, but true wealth has little to do with money. To quote an earlier version of that verse from Romans “God is no one’s debtor”. He always gives and gives and gives again. 
QUESTION: What is God calling you to give to him today? 
PRAYER: Thank you Lord that you are so incredibly generous and that in following you we will miss out on nothing that is good. Amen.

Released on 29 Oct 2020