Sustenance

O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God. But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill. I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained me. I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. (Psalm 3:1-6, English Standard Version).

"O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble" (Isaiah 33:2).

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father" (Matthew 10:29).

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit" (Jeremiah 17:7-8).

"But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

The reminders of God's sustenance are all around. We need His tender, loving care every day, every hour, every moment. I have felt that need much this week, but I have also felt that need met. His grace has been so sufficient. Thank you for your enduring faithfulness, your steadfast love, and your unending sustenance, Savior.