God's Provision

Today I have felt to focus on God's provision for us, stemming from the Latin 'pro' (forward) and 'videre' (to see). So, initially, to provide meant to have foresight and preparation in advance, though now it is not necessarily in the context of knowing in advance but more the act of supplying towards needs. We also have the related word of providence which refers to God's direction, guidance and protection of our lives because He knows about our lives in advance. If we trust that God as our Creator knows what is best for us, His providence and provision are a joy to us. God prepares in advance for our needs because He is all seeing. When we cry 'Help!' He has already set plans in motion to help us. "Before they call, I will answer" (Isaiah 65:24).