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God is My Source

God’s plan has always been for us to completely depend on Him to protect us, provide for us, and be our source for everything we need. When we recognize and depend on Him as our source, we have assurance from God that what we need will be provided. That assurance in Him produces a peaceful rest for us.

It’s those times when we don’t depend on God as our source that we find ourselves in despair. That’s what happened to Adam and Eve in the garden. When they were in the garden and the serpent came, he convinced them that they could be like God and would no longer need to depend on Him as their source. Falling into that deception separated them from God, causing fear and shame. They hid from God in fear and covered themselves in shame. The same temptation that caused Adam and Eve to become deceived and sin against God is running rampant in our world today. Many people no longer acknowledge God as the creator of all things. Instead, they look to other ideals, or worse, themselves, as their own source. This is a very dangerous trap that is easy to fall into if we're not careful and focused on remaining humble before God and developing our understanding of who He is.

You may be facing challenges in school or in your family. Or things may be great in both of these areas of your life. In either situation, God is with you. If you are in a dark place, God says that He is with you and you don’t have to be afraid (Ps. 23:4). When you’re in a very peaceful or prosperous place, it is because God is your shepherd and has led you to that place of peace and prosperity (Ps. 23:1-2). No matter where you are, always give props to God. Thank Him, read His word to know Him better, and spend time with Him daily—making Him our focal point over our daily lives.

Reflection

1. In what ways have you seen God protect, provide, or give you peace in your own life?
2. How do you think people become deceived into not recognizing that God is their source?
3. How can you do a better job of focusing your attention on God more than your own life?

Brian Abson