God's Provisions

We had a great Christmas vacation in Colorado with our son, wife and three children! No wonder God gives children to younger people. Whew! I have no idea how my precious daughter in law does it. One 6 year old son and 2 little ones under 18 months old requires nonstop work on her part and she does it all with a smile and joy. Mountains of clothes to wash, food to cook (they are ALWAYS hungry for "bites" as she calls it, which means that our 18 month old grandson shouts, "Bites, now!!!" when he is hungry!), someone always needs a diaper changed or a nose wiped and she stands ready and willing at all times to do what it takes to provide for those children. You should have seen their Suburban loaded down with supplies when they arrived!!! That was hilarious. Toys, clothes, food, diapers, beds, blankets, bottles.....truly amazing. How did they get all of that stuff into that car and still find room for the kids! Those children have never missed a meal, a hug or a been denied one single thing they needed. All the provisions were made in advance to meet any and every need they might have.
God is that way and yet how often I forget. He is my father and has committed Himself to me through His covenant and the blood of Jesus Christ to never leave me or forsake me. He calls Himself my father and as such is guaranteeing me that He will love, protect and provide for me, not just for 18 years, but for eternity. He's covered all the bases and has taken care of all the provisions to "raise me" in Christ. Why then should I fret and worry? How silly it would be for my precious grandchildren to whine, cry and fret in the morning about whether or not they were going to get to eat dinner later that evening! That would be ridiculous. Yet, I do that with my Father, wondering and worrying about how certain things will work out or if there will be provisions for my needs. My Father God has, does and will take care of every single thing for me in Christ, all He has asked of me is that I love Him, trust Him and obey Him.
Oh Lord, may I live by faith. Teach me that all important life lesson. It is impossible to please You without faith. May I live by faith in Your provisions as a good child.