Speed Bumps

“God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus”- Philippians 4:19 (NRSV).

Henry Edward Manning is quoted as saying, “God loves and cares for us, even to the least event and smallest need of life.” We are unaware of the multitude of our little needs God satisfies each day. We go through our day, taking for granted that the car will start, the buttons will be on our shirt, our food will be fresh in the refrigerator…well, you get the picture. The little hiccups in our life cause us to slow down and notice…we become aware that we’re missing that button or there’s a funny smell coming from the freezer. Speed bumps in our life, like the speed bumps on a road, make us slow down and take notice, reflecting on God’s providence. We should take time to thank God for all things...big and small. Everything is from Him, through Him, and to Him. Thank God He cares about the mundane little things in our lives, which we take for granted…but He doesn't. Praise the Lord!