Which other scriptures emphasize God's provision and care for His creation? Setting the Scene: Psalm 145:15 “The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season.” David celebrates a God who never fails to feed every living thing. Scripture echoes this theme again and again. The Open Hand of the Creator • Genesis 1:29-30 ― “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant… I give every green plant for food.” • Psalm 104:27-28 ― “All creatures look to You to give them their food in season. When You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things.” • Job 38:41 ― “Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food?” • Psalm 136:25 ― “He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.” Provision Woven into Israel’s Story • Genesis 22:14 ― “Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide…” • Exodus 16:4 ― “Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you.” • Deuteronomy 8:3-4 ― He fed them with manna; “your clothes did not wear out.” • 1 Kings 17:6 ― “The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening.” Songs and Sayings of Trust • Psalm 23:1 ― “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” • Psalm 34:10 ― “Those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” • Psalm 37:25 ― “I have not seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.” Jesus on the Father’s Daily Care • Matthew 6:26 ― “Look at the birds… your heavenly Father feeds them.” • Matthew 6:30 ― “If that is how God clothes the grass… will He not much more clothe you?” • Matthew 7:11 ― “How much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” • Luke 12:24 ― “Consider the ravens… God feeds them.” • Luke 12:32 ― “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.” Witness in the Early Church • Acts 14:17 ― “He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; He fills your hearts with food and gladness.” Promises for Every Believer • Philippians 4:19 ― “My God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” • 1 Timothy 6:17 ― “God… richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” • James 1:17 ― “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.” The Thread That Holds It All Together From the first garden to the future kingdom, the Lord consistently opens His hand. Creation, covenant history, the Psalms, the teachings of Jesus, and the letters to the church all agree: God delights to meet the needs of every creature, especially those who trust Him. |
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