I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:1-2 NIV).
When it comes to your finances, you must see the Lord as your source; otherwise, you’ll struggle financially.

,You must understand that being an heir of God and a joint-heir with Christ, you’re plugged to an unending supply; never think or talk lack. Be supply conscious; not supply from men, your employer or the government, but from God. His supply system is nonstop. But if you focus on men or your salary, that’s a system that fails.

Many have gone into depressing situations because their “source” failed, and the supply stopped, but it’s not so with God’s supply system. Consider Elijah: God instructed Him to get away from Ahab and hide by the Brook Cherith, and commanded ravens to feed him every morning and evening. He also drank water from the brook.

However, after a while, the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land (1 Kings 17:7). Imagine if Elijah’s trust or focus was on the brook and the ravens, and not the Lord Himself. He probably would have gone into frustration when the brook dried up.

If, for instance, your cable company or satellite TV service provider disconnects you, it doesn’t matter what channel you want to watch; it won’t work. But God is your “service provider,” therefore, focus on Him and not the channels. He’ll orchestrate things in your favour and see to it that you walk continually in abundance.

At that time, God prepared a widow at Zarephath to take care of him (1 Kings 17:9). This should tell you something: take your eyes away from men, your job or business; they’re channels. God is your source; focus on Him, because it’s up to Him to choose which channel to use.

If, for instance, your cable company or satellite TV service provider disconnects you, it doesn’t matter what channel you want to watch, it won’t work. But God is your “service provider,” therefore, focus on Him and not the channels. He’ll orchestrate things in your favour and see to it that you walk continually in abundance.

Use the Word for your finances. David said, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). You have unlimited access to God’s inexhaustible riches. Hallelujah!

Our everyday life is built on trust. Trust is having full confidence or reliance on someone or something. Throughout the Bible, God is described as a Shepherd who lovingly guides, protects, and provides for His people. Trusting in Him is the foundation of a life filled with joy, peace, healing, and divine direction.

Just as John 10:11 (KJV) says “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” This verse highlights our Lord Jesus identifying Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep(us).

This sacrificial love is the ultimate reason we can trust Him completely. Unlike a hired hand who flees when danger comes, Jesus remains faithful, ensuring our safety and well-being are ever sure.

A crucial aspect of trusting the Shepherd is listening to His voice and following Him. Jesus said,“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand” (John 10:27-28, KJV). Jesus the shepherd of our lives wants the best for us, to keep us out of danger and give us eternal life. This is enough reason for us to trust Him. To trust the Shepherd means to attune our hearts to His leading through prayer, the Word of God, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. It involves obedience, even when the path is uncertain.

TRUSTING IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
Life often presents challenges that test our faith. Yet, even in difficult times, we can find comfort in God’s promises. Just as the opening scriptures says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV).

God’s guidance is sure and unshakable. Trusting Him means surrendering our anxieties and allowing Him to lead us step by step. He can never fail, He will never fail, He will do all He promised to do.

Trust is just like faith, must be directed to the Word of God. It must be based on God’s Word. It’s very crucial to put the Word into you especially in our current world. He knows our every need, protects us from harm, and leads us toward a glorious future.

As we surrender to Him, we will experience the depth of His faithfulness and the joy of walking in His divine will. As Isaiah 40:11 (NKJV) says, “He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.” May we always trust in our Shepherd, knowing that His plans for us are good and His love for us is eternal.

He Nourishes And Cherishes You
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church (Ephesians 5:29). The Lord Jesus, in John 10:11 & 14, said, “I am the good shepherd….” The Greek word for “shepherd” is “poimēn” and it means “Pastor”; one that’s called of God to nourish, carefully protect and cherish the flock.

This is what Jesus does to the Church; He nourishes and cherishes it. The Apostle Paul implied this in his Spirit-inspired admonition in our theme verse.
How does the Lord nourish the Church? He does it through the ministry of the Word! It brings to mind something the Lord said to me while in prayer many years ago. He said, “Feed my sheep.” While I was still pondering on the statement, He said it again. At this time, tears flowed freely down my eyes, because I knew what He meant. He wanted me to teach the Word, and I’ve been at it ever since.

What the Lord said to me back then parallels His encounter with Peter in John 21:17. After asking Peter three consecutive times, “Do you love me?” and Peter answered in the affirmative, He said to him, “Feed my sheep.” He was telling Peter to feed them with the Word. The Word is food for the spirit, and anyone who dares to believe and receive the Word is nourished, built up, and sustained in the victorious life. In Acts 20:32, the Spirit writes, “And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.”

The Church is very important to the Lord. The Bible says “…we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones” (Ephesians 5:30). We’re one with Him. And through the ministry of the Word, He sustains, energizes, strengthens and prepares us for His soon return: “That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish” (Ephesians 5:26-27).

The Church is very important to the Lord. The Bible says, “…we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones” (Ephesians 5:30). We’re one with Him. And through the ministry of the Word, He sustains, energizes, strengthens and prepares us for His soon return: “That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish” (Ephesians 5:26-27).

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