Our daily bread

There are times when I seriously contemplate becoming a “prepper.” You know, one of those people who is ready for any outcome including the total collapse of society. If I listen to the news, or read articles about the state of our world, I start thinking about it. There is some wisdom in being prepared, like the old boy scout motto said.

There are serious obstacles to my desire to do this. The first is my super small house. We are already pretty crammed in here, so having excess stuff would be hard. I’d have to get rid of even more things. Who needs that old quilt Grandma made? Or that old wedding dress? Or those favourite books? Or that third child? (Was that too far? OK! I’d never get rid of a child. I hope they will grow up and move out any how. I just need to wait them out).

We’ve had our share of challenges over the last couple years, as I know many people have, but God has provided. I am amazed sometimes that we are here in our house and that we still have food on our table. It goes against the laws of economics!

But then I read, “Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew 6: 11) God will provide.

And further down, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6: 19 – 21) God will provide.

God can see us through the worst situations. God can violate the laws of nature and economics. He is the law-maker.

God will provide.