God is our provider and sustainer. A provider is someone who supplies another person or persons with something. In the case of God, it is something that we happen to be in need of. A sustainer is someone who strengthens or supports another person or persons. In the case of God, it is strengthening or supporting us when we are in need of it. I have been harping on the whole concept that Christianity is not really a religion, but rather a relationship with God. He wants us to get close to Him and truly know Him; to know His character. The closer we get to God the more we will know about His character and that should translate into greater trust which will show in a growth of our faith. Learning to be more like Christ in our daily lives should be every Christian’s mission, for if we are His disciples and ambassadors in this cruel, dark and sinful world, we must emulate our Lord to make any sort of impact on the world. We were not redeemed to live a comfortable life free of troubles and pain. We were redeemed to lead others into the kingdom. We mustn’t hide our lights under a bushel basket as if we were embarrassed of God. We must proclaim His goodness when so called upon to do so. Is it really too much to ask with respect to what He has done for us all? rlk
