“My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
For 38 years, the famous English preacher, Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) was the pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. Few are aware that Spurgeon established an orphanage to give a home over the years to some 500 of London’s forsaken children. Spurgeon did not just “talk the talk.” He got up and did something about it. At God’s leading, he started the orphanage in total dependence upon the Lord to meet the need through the generosity of his congregation and other Christians.
At the entrance to this orphanage, Spurgeon placed the words of Philippians 4:19. For himself and for his congregation, Spurgeon saw actions and trust in God as interwoven. He said, “Faith and works are bound up in the same bundle. He that obeys God trusts God, and he that is without works is without faith” (1857).
All the blessings of God for all the needs of His people are found in and only in Jesus. Along with Paul we can praise “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us … with every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).
At the entrance to this orphanage, Spurgeon placed the words of Philippians 4:19. For himself and for his congregation, Spurgeon saw actions and trust in God as interwoven. He said, “Faith and works are bound up in the same bundle. He that obeys God trusts God, and he that is without works is without faith” (1857).
All the blessings of God for all the needs of His people are found in and only in Jesus. Along with Paul we can praise “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us … with every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).
Scripture Focus
Philippians 4:10-20
Insight
Ask the Lord for a strong faith that trusts Him to meet your needs for your good and for His glory.
Bible In A Year
- Jeremiah 5-6
- Psalm 106
- Romans 3-4