When You Need Promised Provision
My three-year-old grandson came to live with us this past spring, and we’ve done our best to ensure he feels safe and secure inside the four walls of our home. We’ve established a daily routine, and he knows what to expect. When Grandma promises a snack after nap time, little man knows he will wake up and receive a big serving of sliced bananas.
Yet, sometimes he wails anyway and wonders, “Where are my bananas?”
“Right here, pumpkin.” I will rise up from the couch and retrieve what he requests from my refrigerator every time. Grandma promised, and grandma always keeps her word.
As I sit in my living room watching my little man gobble up every last morsel of fruit on his plate, I think about how much I resemble an immature child in my interactions with my Heavenly Father. God has promised to provide everything I need, yet sometimes I still question and complain.
I lack for nothing. God has completely covered my life with His goodness and grace, but I have a very short-term memory sometimes.
The Levites in Joshua’s day did not receive an allotment of land. God Himself was their portion, and they made a decision to stake their claim by standing on the Word of the Lord: “The Lord commanded Moses…” (Joshua 21:2). They believed God always provides what He has promised.
Just as God established a place of residence for the Levites on earth, He is preparing a haven of rest and redemption for us in heaven. Right now, we may wonder what God is up to, but we can trust He will rise up one day very soon to completely restore us and bring total redemption.
As we wait, the Psalmist encourages us to pray for God to enlighten our understanding: “Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.” (Psalm 119:27)
Rather than murmur about what I lack, let’s purpose to look forward and mediate on God’s marvelous work on our behalf. Remind yourself of these truths…
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“I lack for nothing. God has completely covered my life with His goodness and grace, but I have a very short-term memory sometimes.” Yes, just like the children of Israel, I often suffer from forgetting the works of the forget-me-not God we serve.
Lyli, I’ve been wondering about how you are doing with your little guy. Glad you’ve settled into a rountine. And praying.
Thanks for praying, Karen. You are the best!
Your grandson is blessed!
Thanks for sharing this sweet story.
He’s a hugger! 🙂
Praying for you as you raise another generation. I cannot imagine the challenges. Thank you for sharing these lessons. Laurensoarks.net
Thanks, Lauren. I actually haven’t raised any generations because I am a step mom to adult kids. So, I get to dive into instant parenthood in my 50’s. Send all your advice on toddler boys! I am all ears.
Sad how I doubt ! tweeted
It’s a daily battle!!!
What a good grandmother you are! I have loved being a Granna to our 1-yr-old granddaughter. Only wished we lived closer.
“I lack for nothing. God has completely covered my life with His goodness and grace, but I have a very short-term memory sometimes.” Unfortunately that is true for me too at times. Thanks for the encouragement to remember his promises and provision.
I love your analogy Lyli!
Bless you,
Jennifer
I can be like a three-year-old all too often. The phrase “Your heavenly Father knows what things you have need of” has been coming back to me a lot this year. So I am trying to rest in the confident expectation of His loving provision rather then being whiny, demanding, or fearful.
My heart goes out to you regarding caring for your grandson. Much as we love our little grands, it’s not easy. Praying for you and your family.
Your journey into, essentially, parenthood is one only God could write. You are a natural!