Devotional

October 2008

Living By The Word
By Dr. Alvonia McCoy

Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:25-34

Focus Verse: Philippians 4:6- “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

In light of an unstable economy, rising unemployment, and the fuel and financial crises facing the United States, many Americans are experiencing high levels of stress, as their future outlook becomes dimmer. Even some Christians are worried that our nation may be headed for an economic collapse.

No one is denying that in the natural, things look pretty bad. This is why believers must cling to the Word of God. We must see life through eyes of faith. We must walk by faith and not by sight (2Cor. 5:7). We must not rely on what we hear, see, feel with our natural senses. We must see God’s supernatural ability at work in our lives, in every situation confronting us. Only then can Jesus’ teaching about worry be manifested in our lives. In our referenced text, Jesus warns us three times not to worry! Why? Because God our Father cares for us and has promised to take care of all who will put their trust in Him.

Believers must respond to the negatives they encounter by digging deeper into the Word to build our faith in the Most High God; spending time alone with God , and calling on Him in prayer with expectancy that He will supply all our needs according to His Riches in Glory by Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19)!!