Your Daily Devotional for November 13, 2006

 

November 13, 2006

 

 

Giving Thanks: When It Takes Faith

by Dr. Paul Chappell

 

 

“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.”

 

Daniel 6:10-11

 

 

 

In the late 1800’s, George Mueller operated an orphanage that at one time had one thousand orphans. His workers warned him one evening that they had no food for the morning meal the next day. The next morning, he called all the children and staff together, and he prayed and thanked God for the provision of food, even though no food was on the table.

 

A few moments later, a man knocked on the door. He was a driver of a bakery wagon, and while taking bread to the market, his wagon broke down. He said, “This bread will spoil if it is not eaten. I know that you have many children here. Would you like this bread?”

 

George Mueller gave thanks even when it took faith to give thanks. As Christians, we often remember to give thanks at the moment of blessing, but we don’t normally think to thank God for what He has not yet provided. When all is going well and our needs are being met, we automatically rejoice and praise God, but it requires faith to be thankful when the outcome has yet to be revealed.

 

Oftentimes, during trials or difficulties, Christians fail to remember the many times God has provided for them in the past. It’s easy to become so focused on the problem that we forget about God’s promise of provision. Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

 

Commit your needs to God, and let Him have control of the situation. Trust in Him completely! Give it to God and then have faith enough to walk away with peace knowing that Christ will take care of you!

 

Are you struggling with something right now? Do you have a need in your life that you’re asking God to meet? Commit it to God! Let Him have control of it! Thank Him today for providing for you in the past and for the ways He will provide in the future.

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