In what ways can we trust God for provision like Solomon did? Solomon’s Daily Provision: Scripture Snapshot “Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, ten fat oxen, twenty pasture-fed oxen, and a hundred sheep and goats, besides deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry.” What Solomon’s Table Tells Us about God • God’s supply is tangible, counted, and specific—thirty cors, sixty cors, etc. • Abundance flowed every single day, not sporadically. • The source was covenant faithfulness; Solomon reigned on the throne God promised to David (2 Samuel 7:13). • Provision came after Solomon asked first for wisdom, not wealth (1 Kings 3:9–13). Ways We Can Trust God for Provision Today • Seek God’s wisdom first – When our heart agenda matches God’s purposes, He gladly supplies material needs. • Prioritize Kingdom obedience – Matthew 6:33 “Seek first His kingdom… and all these things will be added to you.” – Obedience positions us to receive what God already intends to give. • Pray for daily bread, expect daily supply – Matthew 6:11; Lamentations 3:23 – Solomon’s provisions were for “a single day.” Trust God one day at a time. • Steward wisely and plan diligently – 1 Kings 4:7, 27: twelve district governors collected supplies each month. – Proverbs 21:5 “The plans of the diligent lead to plenty.” Trust expresses itself through organized stewardship. • Give generously from what God gives – Proverbs 11:24–25; 2 Corinthians 9:8–11 – Abundance is never an end in itself; it’s seed for further blessing. • Rest in God’s covenant faithfulness – Psalm 37:25 “I have never seen the righteous forsaken.” – Philippians 4:19 “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Supporting Passages for Confident Trust • Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” • Luke 12:24 “Consider the ravens… God feeds them.” • Malachi 3:10 “Test Me in this… see if I will not open the floodgates of heaven.” • 2 Corinthians 9:8 “God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things… you will abound in every good work.” • 1 Timothy 6:6–8 “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Living It Out This Week • Begin each morning by asking for the Lord’s wisdom before requesting material help. • Set aside the first portion of income to give (tithe, offering, generosity). • Make a simple daily plan for meals, spending, and saving—then hand it to God in trust. • Keep a gratitude list of each day’s specific provisions. • When extra comes in, look for someone to bless, mirroring the generous King who supplies more than enough. |
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