40 Days in the Word - Power of the Word Sample

Theme | I Will Provide For You

From | Chris Alvaro

Verses | Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:10-20

Have you ever found yourself in a season of lack? When you didn’t know if your next paycheck would be enough to pay for the necessities such as food and bills?

I’ve gone through many different seasons, ones of abundance and ones of lack. Some years ago I suffered asset loss, financial loss, and had no income. The situation was not pleasant but I had the choice to either worry and focus on the lack and how I could change the circumstance or, to live by faith and focus and believe in God‘s Word and promises. Planning and strategising is not a bad thing, it is wise to do so, but it is to be led by the Holy Spirit and Word of God; as Jesus states, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33 NKJV).

In a season that seemed to bury me, seeds of faith and hope were planted, watered, and sprouted into the seen realm through the cultivation of God’s Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit, which then changed my reality.

Supernatural provision is acquired through obedience to His Word. We see this supernatural provision through the story of the fish and five loaves (Matthew 14:13-21, John 6:1-13); with Simon being directed by the Lord to cast his net out into the deep (Luke 5:1-11); and with Peter catching a fish and finding a silver coin after Jesus told him to do so (Matthew 17:24-27).

Faith is the belief and expectation to obtain that which God has already provided. It is God’s desire to bless His children with supernatural provision. When we act upon the Word of God with faith and the power of the Holy Spirit, God will provide for us, for God is faithful.

Prayer | Lord God, thank You for Your provision. In You alone, I am able to do all things through Your Son Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit, lead me! In all seasons I thank You for Your Word which gives guidance, wisdom and hope, and overflows with joy and peace. In Your wonderful Name, amen.