GOD WILL MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS

Philippians 4:10-23 / Keywords 4:19

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

 

4:10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

21 Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. 22 All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.[a]

Footnotes

a. Philippians 4:23 Some manuscripts do not have Amen.

 

1. In closing, Paul was thankful for the church’s concern for him and shared his secret to how he could be joyful in any circumstance. Joy and peace were given to him by God and were present regardless of any situation he was in, whether he lived in prosperity or in poverty, free or in chains. He fed on the overflowing fruit of faith in Christ's sufficient grace and the power of his redeeming and transformative love, and this is what gave him strength. Knowing and experiencing Christ is a luxury that never stops giving.

 

2. When we live in scarcity, it is the opposite. Nothing is ever enough, and people keep getting in our way. There will always be unrest, no matter who you are or what you have accomplished. Goals of wealth, popularity, or power can never truly satisfy our need for God's love and acceptance. Even though Paul was always content, he was never complacent. Although he claims he didn't desire any support, he was grateful for the love and care he received from others, and could always give abundantly out of the fullness of God’s love and power in him.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you, that despite my weaknesses, failures, disappointments, and sins, you meet me where I am and offer the fullness of your grace and love.

One Word The grace of Jesus be with your spirit