In what ways can we trust God's provision as seen in Exodus 23:26? The Verse In Focus “No woman in your land will miscarry or be barren; I will fulfill the number of your days.” (Exodus 23:26) What God Promised Israel • Fruitful wombs—an end to barrenness and miscarriage • Full lifespans—“I will fulfill the number of your days” • Linked to covenant obedience (Exodus 23:20-25) and His protective presence among them Timeless Principles Of Divine Provision • God’s care embraces every season of life—from conception to old age • His promises rest on His unchanging character (Numbers 23:19; James 1:17) • Physical blessings often picture deeper spiritual truths (Deuteronomy 8:3; John 6:35) Ways We Can Trust God’s Provision Today • Trust Him for life itself – He forms every child in the womb (Psalm 139:13-16) – He numbers our days before one begins (Job 14:5; Psalm 31:15) • Trust Him for family needs – He supplies according to His riches in Christ (Philippians 4:19) – He sets the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6) • Trust Him for health and strength to finish our course – He is “the LORD who heals you” (Exodus 15:26) – He renews vigor “like the eagle’s” (Psalm 103:5; Isaiah 40:31) • Trust Him for generational blessing – His faithfulness reaches “to a thousand generations” (Deuteronomy 7:9) – Children are “a heritage from the LORD” (Psalm 127:3) • Trust Him for eternal security – Earthly longevity points to everlasting life in Christ (John 10:28; 1 John 5:11-13) Scripture Echoes • Covenant protection: Deuteronomy 7:12-15 reaffirms the same blessings • Messiah’s ministry: Luke 1:36-37—barrenness reversed in Elizabeth • Church promise: Ephesians 3:20—God “is able to do immeasurably more” Putting Faith Into Action • Anchor confidence in God’s Word, not shifting circumstances • Align life with His commands—obedience invites blessing • Acknowledge every child, every birthday, every breath as His gracious gift • Anticipate complete fulfillment when Christ returns and removes every curse (Revelation 22:3-5) |
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