God Is Not Bankrupt

“But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)

There is a big difference between “needs” and “wants.” Jesus had no earthly possessions of His own, even though He created all things. "Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."  (Luke 9:58 NIV)  When He died on the cross He had no tomb or grave of His own, but was buried in Joseph of Arimathea’s tomb.

The context of our Scripture verse is that Paul had been thankfully acknowledging the Philippians’ sacrificial gift. They had given beyond their ability. (II Corinthians 8:3) He now assures them that God would supply their need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

God always knows what we give. He also knows what we need. You and I cannot out-give God. He will be debtor to no one. When we sacrificially give and serve Him, He will supply our needs and many times even our wants. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He is not bankrupt. Walk in faith trusting Him to supply your needs.