Let God Be Enough

Let God Be Enough Philippians 4:19

Philippians 4:19 NKJV

19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

May God bless the reading, hearing, and understanding of His precious Word. Let's have a word of prayer.

Let Us Pray

Confession of Faith: I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe. I believe the WORD of God! The victory is mine! I have it now! I can see it through the eyes of my faith! In Jesus' Name!

Intro: In a world that tells us all the time we need more—more money, more fame, more stuff—it's important to remember that God is enough for us. There are a lot of messages in our society that make us think that our happiness and worth are connected to our things, our accomplishments, and our social standing. We are bombarded with messages suggesting that our worth and happiness are tied to material possessions, achievements, and social status! Advertisements, social media, and even our family and friends can make us feel like we are always lacking something. This constant pressure can lead to a sense of dissatisfaction and a never-ending pursuit of more. This type of pressure can make people unhappy and making folks believe that what they have is never enough!

The Bible, on the other hand, shows us a different way that brings true peace and happiness. We know we have everything we need in God when we understand and accept that He is enough. This knowledge changes our lives by freeing us from the chains of greed and the never-ending search for wordly success.

Philippians 4:19“19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

This is a strong promise that Paul wrote to the church in Philippi. What this verse means in context is important. Paul is thanking the Philippians chuch for being kind and helpful while he was preaching. The Philippians gave Paul a lot of money even though they were having money problems themselves. Paul tells them that God will take care of all their needs.

Now Lean In:

Paul's promise isn't based on what people can do or what they have, but on "the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus." Paul is letting them know and letting us know today that God's supply is endless and plentiful, and it starts with his glory being shown to us through Jesus Christ.

The text is reminding us that God has everything He needs to meet our needs, and His desire to do so comes from His glory and grace.

This verse makes it clear that God takes care of us. He knows what we need and is more than able to give it to us. This verse makes it clear that God's riches are more than just things. His kindness, mercy, wisdom, and peace are part of his riches! I’m talking about real riches - when the money is funny and the people leave you, because you don’t have the money or the provisions to take care of them, These are the real riches that keep us going.

This is when you realize having peace is more important, This is when you realize operating in wisdom is more important, This is when you realize having mercy is more important , This is when you realize someone showing you kindness is more important than folks only showing you kindness to see what they can get out of you!

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Getting God’s provision comes "in Christ Jesus,"! This is why Jesus in our life must remain central! Jesus is the foundation in God’s plan for meeting our needs. My relationship with Jesus is the key to accessing God's provision. Your relationship with Jesus is the key to accessing God’s provisions.

Hear me now!

In times of need or uncertainty, remind yourself of God's promise in Philippians 4:19. my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus

Trust that God is aware of your situation and will provide for you.

Now when we look again at the context of scripture - it is centered around the Philippian church and their generosity. When you and I give give, even out of our own need, You and I demonstrate faith in God's provision.

Even when others quit giving you and I must Practice generosity and watch how God meets our needs. Now let me keep this thing real: While God can and does meet material needs, we need to focus on the spiritual riches He offers. Seek His wisdom, peace, and guidance in your life.

This reminds me of what the psalm writer penned in Psalm 23:1

Psalm 23:1 NKJV

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

In this first verse, David proclaims that the Lord is his shepherd, and because of this, he lacks nothing. To understand the depth of this statement, we gotta consider the role of a shepherd in ancient times. A shepherd's responsibilities included providing for, protecting, and guiding the sheep. Sheep are entirely dependent on their shepherd for sustenance, safety, and direction.

David, who himself was a shepherd before becoming king, uses this metaphor to describe his relationship with God. By declaring, "The Lord is my shepherd," David acknowledges God's role in his life as his provider, protector, and guide. This statement is not just a declaration of faith but also an expression of complete trust and dependence on God.

Let God Be Enough

David's confidence that he lacks nothing speaks to God's ability to provide for all our needs. Just as a shepherd ensures his sheep have food, water, and shelter, God ensures we have everything we need. We must have complete trust in God , recognizing that He knows our needs and is capable of meeting each and every one of them. The idea of lacking nothing points to a state of contentment that comes from relying on God.The text is reminding us that true satisfaction and fulfillment are found in Jesus alone.

With the world telling us that we must do everything on own, many of us have stop letting God Be Enough!

Ok, I’m a big believer in applying the word of God to my life. So here are 4 things you can do to make this text applicable:

Practical Application:

1. Start each day by acknowledging God as your shepherd. Pray for His guidance, provision, and protection. Trust that He will take care of your needs.

2. Practice what I call contentment by focusing on what God has already provided rather than what you lack or don’t have . Make a list of blessings and thank God for them regularly.

3. In times of uncertainty or decision-making, seek God's direction. Trust that He will lead you on the right path as a shepherd leads his sheep.

4. When facing fears or challenges, remember that God is your protector. He watches over you and keeps you safe. Find peace in His protective care.

Let God Be Enough - In the book of Matthew Jesus says :

Matthew 6:31–33 NKJV

31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

As part of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses the common worries about daily needs—food, drink, and clothing. He does this contrasts between the Christ follower, Christian , Believer and those who don’t trust in him or follow him! He calls them the Gentiles. He tells us not to worry, because the Gentiles or the ones who do not follow God are consumed with worry about basic necessities. Jesus tells us that our heavenly Father is fully aware of their needs and will provide for them.

The key instruction in the text is to "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness." This means prioritizing God's reign and His righteousness in our lives above all else. When we do this, Jesus promises that all our needs will be met. This passage encourages a radical shift in focus from material concerns to spiritual priorities.

Jesus calls us to replace worry with trust. Worrying about our needs is unnecessary because God is both aware and capable of providing. The command to seek first God's kingdom and righteousness underscores the importance of aligning our lives with God's purposes. When we put God first, everything else falls into place. There is a divine assurance that God will meet our needs when we prioritize Him. This is a promise of God's faithful provision.

Let God Be Enough

Imagine this - a child who is constantly worried about whether they will have enough to eat. The child’s parent reassures them that there will always be food on the table and provides for them every day. Eventually, the child learns to trust their parent’s promise and stops worrying about their meals. Similarly, we are called to trust our Heavenly Father’s promise to provide for us, knowing that He is faithful and His resources are limitless.

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Imagine this a shepherd leading his flock through a vast, open field. The sheep do not worry about where they will find their next meal or drink because they trust their shepherd to lead them to green pastures and still waters. Similarly, we can rest in the assurance that our Good Shepherd, God, will provide for all our needs and lead us to places of rest and refreshment.

now let me close this out

some of us - will thin these are just mere words, that don’t apply to them! They will continue to struggle, trying to figure success out! But I remind you of what the bible says in James 1 and verses 22-23

James 1:22–23 NLT

22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.

Let God be enough! God said he would take care of me and you - we must trust him and seek the kingdom of God! Let God be enough and stop all that worrying about stuff you have no control over

May God bless you and Keep you is my prayer