Jehovah-jireh--God Will Provide

And when the tempter came to Him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:3-4

As in our greatest abundance we must not think to live without God, so in our greatest straits (hard times) we must learn to live upon God: and when the fig-tree does not blossom, and the field yields no meat, when all ordinary means of succour and support are cut off, yet then we must rejoice in the Lord; then we must not think to command what we will, though contrary to His command, but must humbly pray for what He thinks fit to give us, and be thankful for the bread of our allowance, though it be a short allowance.

Let us learn of Christ here to be at God's finding, rather than at our own; and not to take any irregular courses for our supply, when our wants are ever so pressing, Jehovah-jireh; some way or other the Lord will provide. It is better to live poorly upon the fruits of God's goodness, than live plentifully upon the products of our own sin. (Matthew Henry)

Materially speaking, growing up I can identify with the "short allowance" concept. My grandparents provided a lot for us and my mother knew how to make a dollar stretch, and stretch. I've had the privilege of going to South America and have seen first hand people who live in concrete homes built on someone's farm land. Used car seats were brought in to be used as furniture. I reflect on this when I start "wishing" I had better things. Our focus, as believers, should be on our heart relationship with Christ; everything else God will provide what He thinks is best for us.

Pulling Back the Curtain: I start with my classes tomorrow; and I'm glad! I think I'm getting into a morning routine--it's called being rushed. I do appreciate getting home an hour earlier though, so give and take.