God's Special Care
God takes care of his own. He loved the world enough to give his only son to die on the cross so that we might have eternal life. During a recent morning devotion time I was reminded once again of God's special promises for His children and how He makes a distinction between His care for the ones who accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior and the one's who don't. Jesus makes a clear distinction between the Heavenly Father's care for His Children and his care for the rest of the world. In (Matthew 6:31-32 Amplified version Jesus said "Therefore do not worry and be anxious, saying, What are we going to eat or, What are we going to have to drink? or What are we going to have to wear? For the Gentiles (heathen) wish for and crave and diligently seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows well that you need them all." As I reflected on this scripture I was reminded of the provision and care he provided for the Children of Israel. In the book of Exodus He miraculously provided food, water, clothing, and shelter on a daily basis. He parted the waters of the Red Sea allowing His people to cross then closed the waters behind them thereby destroying their enemies. In (Joshua 6:20) God broke down the 'walls of Jericho'; In (Joshua 10:12-14) He caused the sun to set still for nearly a whole day as his people won the battle over their enemies. Yes, God takes care of His own. Jesus was speaking of this very thing in (Matthew 6:33) Amp. when He said. "But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His Kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and all these things taken together will be given you besides." This promise was not made to the world as a whole, but to His people, the one's who accept His Plan of Salvation. When speaking of the world He says they wish and crave for these things such as food, clothing and other things; however Christians are to place their trust in God. And "your Heavenly Father knows well that you need them all "(Matthew 6:32).
Christians sometimes mistakenly assume they will receive their rewards only after reaching Heaven, but God definitely looks after the needs and safety of His children here on earth. There are books on end telling of God's miracles. Volumes have been written about people who have been miraculously fed, clothed, and delivered from all sorts of disasters and certain death. God's Angels often bring deliverance to His people in life and death situations. God's blessings are for those who have been born again, obey his word, and believe his promises. Protection, provision, peace and joy are a result of the grace of God (God's love and favor for His children). Yes, God takes care of His own. Just as He cared for the "Children of Israel," so will he take care of you, because you are His child. Samuel _____________________________________________________________________________
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